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n elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files. To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how AppX Deployment Extensions manages privileges.
References
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| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1488 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1488 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
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History
23 Feb 2026, 18:25
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| Summary | (en) An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files. To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how AppX Deployment Extensions manages privileges. |
21 Nov 2024, 05:10
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| References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1488 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2020-08-17 19:15
Updated : 2026-02-23 18:25
NVD link : CVE-2020-1488
Mitre link : CVE-2020-1488
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-1488
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Products Affected
CWE
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management