CVE-2020-3153

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering.

In the wild

CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-12-12 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2020-02-19 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2022-10-24 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
4. 2022-11-14 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
5. 2026-08-12 05:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: yes, CISA lists it. This puts it above everything that is not.
• Exploit odds: 28.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-02-19 20:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-08-12 05:17 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

2022-10-24

Exploit probability

28.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-427

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client < 4.8.02042

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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