CVE-2020-1985
CVE-2020-1985 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Secdo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect Default Permissions on C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder in Secdo allows local authenticated users to overwrite system files and gain escalated privileges. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1985?
- Incorrect Default Permissions on C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder in Secdo allows local authenticated users to overwrite system files and gain escalated privileges. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.
- How severe is CVE-2020-1985?
- CVE-2020-1985 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-2020-1985 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-1985?
- CVE-2020-1985 affects Paloaltonetworks Secdo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-1985?
- 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-2020-1985 published?
- CVE-2020-1985 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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