PatchTheCVECVE-2020-25737: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Hackolade versions prior 4.2.0 on Windows has an issue in sp
CVE-2020-25737 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting hackolade. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Hackolade versions prior 4.2.0 on Windows has an issue in specific deployment scenarios that could allow local users to gain elevated privileges during an uninstall of the application.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-01-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-25737?
hackolade: upgrade to 4.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-25737 being exploited?
CVE-2020-25737 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-25737 affect?
CVE-2020-25737 affects hackolade. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Hackolade versions prior 4.2.0 on Windows has an issue in specific deployment scenarios that could allow local users to gain elevated privileges during an uninstall of the application.
How urgent is CVE-2020-25737?
Priority 33/100. High severity