CVE-2020-8895: google earth Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 21-04-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-8895 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in google earth. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.19%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3 allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
8%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.19% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
- CWE-426Untrusted Search PathThe product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.
Affected systems
1 vendor · 2 products