7.8
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
CVE-2020-1513
Windows CSC Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Overview
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows CSC Service handles memory.
Details
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 17, 2020, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 3:01 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Impact
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-1513
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework
for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems.
We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow for an elevation of privilege.
- Apply the appropriate cumulative or security update to address the vulnerability.
- Reboot the system if required.
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-1513.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1513 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1513 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-1513 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-1513
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2020-1513 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-1513 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2020-1513', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2024-01-04T20:43:08.859098Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1803', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1709', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Unknown']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 2004', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server version 2004', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1507', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1607', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:x86:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 7', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 7 Service Pack 1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*', 'cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 8.1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_R2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.1.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008_R2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012_R2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012_R2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*'], 'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows CSC Service handles memory. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows CSC Service handles memory. -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1513 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 19, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description <p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows CSC Service handles memory.</p> An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows CSC Service handles memory. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 04, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows CSC Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1489. <p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows CSC Service handles memory.</p> Added CVSS V3.1 Microsoft Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-269 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1513 No Types Assigned https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1513 Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-269 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity
being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS
score history of the vulnerability.