CVE-2020-13533: dreamreport dream_report Incorrect Default Permissions
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-13533 is a critical (CVSS 9.3) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in dreamreport dream_report. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 09-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Dream Report 5 R20-2. IIn the default configuration, the following registry keys, which reference binaries with weak permissions, can be abused by attackers to effectively ‘backdoor’ the installation files and escalate privileges when a new user logs in and uses the application.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versions- NVDNIST9.3CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
35%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.42% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (talosintelligence.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dreamreport1 product
- dream_report5_r20-2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1146X Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory