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CVE-2020-3153

Summary
Assigner-cisco
Assigner Org ID-d1c1063e-7a18-46af-9102-31f8928bc633
Published At-19 Feb, 2020 | 19:15
Updated At-30 Jul, 2025 | 01:45
Rejected At-
Credits

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows allows for incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker with valid credentials on Windows would be able to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This could include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
cisa.gov
Vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc.Cisco
Product:AnyConnect Secure
Added At:24 Oct, 2022
Due At:14 Nov, 2022

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows allows for incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker with valid credentials on Windows would be able to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This could include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks.

Used in Ransomware

:

Known

CWE

:
CWE-427

Required Action:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes:

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3153
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:cisco
Assigner Org ID:d1c1063e-7a18-46af-9102-31f8928bc633
Published At:19 Feb, 2020 | 19:15
Updated At:30 Jul, 2025 | 01:45
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability

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.

Affected Products
Vendor
Cisco Systems, Inc.Cisco
Product
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before n/a (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-427CWE-427
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-427
Description: CWE-427
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.06.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Version: 3.0
Base score: 6.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.

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References
HyperlinkResource
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_CISCO
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43
mailing-list
x_refsource_FULLDISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.html
x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.html
x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.html
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_CISCO
Hyperlink: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43
Resource:
mailing-list
x_refsource_FULLDISC
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_CISCO
x_transferred
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43
mailing-list
x_refsource_FULLDISC
x_transferred
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.html
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.html
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.html
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_CISCO
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43
Resource:
mailing-list
x_refsource_FULLDISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.html
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
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kev
dateAdded:
2022-10-24
reference:
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-3153
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Credits

Timeline
EventDate
CVE-2020-3153 added to CISA KEV2022-10-24 00:00:00
Event: CVE-2020-3153 added to CISA KEV
Date: 2022-10-24 00:00:00
Replaced By

Rejected Reason

References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:psirt@cisco.com
Published At:19 Feb, 2020 | 20:15
Updated At:24 Feb, 2025 | 15:34

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 Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
2022-10-242022-11-14Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path VulnerabilityApply updates per vendor instructions.
Date Added: 2022-10-24
Due Date: 2022-11-14
Vulnerability Name: Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.16.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Secondary3.06.5MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Primary2.04.9MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 6.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.0
Base score: 6.5
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 4.9
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
CPE Matches

Cisco Systems, Inc.
cisco
>>anyconnect_secure_mobility_client>>Versions before 4.8.02042(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-427Secondarypsirt@cisco.com
CWE-427Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-427
Type: Secondary
Source: psirt@cisco.com
CWE ID: CWE-427
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description

Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements

References
HyperlinkSourceResource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.htmlpsirt@cisco.com
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.htmlpsirt@cisco.com
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.htmlpsirt@cisco.com
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43psirt@cisco.com
Exploit
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsjpsirt@cisco.com
Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsjaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Resource:
Exploit
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157340/Cisco-AnyConnect-Secure-Mobility-Client-4.8.01090-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158219/Cisco-AnyConnect-Path-Traversal-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159420/Cisco-AnyConnect-Privilege-Escalation.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/43
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Exploit
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory

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