CVE-2020-1984
CVE-2020-1984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Secdo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Secdo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system privileges if the path does not already exist or is writable. This issue affects all versions of Secdo for Windows.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1984?
- Secdo tries to execute a script at a hardcoded path if present, which allows a local authenticated user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to gain system privileges if the path does not already exist or is writable. This issue affects all versions of Secdo for Windows.
- How severe is CVE-2020-1984?
- CVE-2020-1984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-1984 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-1984?
- CVE-2020-1984 affects Paloaltonetworks Secdo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-1984?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-1984 published?
- CVE-2020-1984 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:secdo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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