CVE-2020-3153
CVSS v3
6.5
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
25.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A vulnerability in the installer component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to copy user-supplied files to system level directories with system level privileges. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious file and copying the file to a system directory. An exploit could allow the attacker to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This could include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-10-24
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-11-14
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-02-19
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-3153?
A vulnerability in the installer component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated local attacker to copy user-supplied files to system level directories with system level privileges. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious file and copying the file to a system directory. An exploit could allow the attacker to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This could include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker needs valid credentials on the Windows system.
Is CVE-2020-3153 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-3153 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-11-14.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-3153?
CVE-2020-3153 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).
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