CVE-2020-27288: deltaww tpeditor Untrusted Pointer Dereference
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 26-01-2021Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-27288 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in deltaww tpeditor. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.33%
0%100%
Low · +0.06 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An untrusted pointer dereference has been identified in the way TPEditor(v1.98 and prior) processes project files, allowing an attacker to craft a special project file that may permit arbitrary code execution.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.06 pp
From 1.28% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Deltaww1 product
- tpeditor≤ 1.98
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links
us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-021-02X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource