CVE-2020-1986
CVE-2020-1986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Secdo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Secdo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper input validation vulnerability in Secdo allows an authenticated local user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to cause a system crash on every login. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1986?
- Improper input validation vulnerability in Secdo allows an authenticated local user with 'create folders or append data' access to the root of the OS disk (C:\) to cause a system crash on every login. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.
- How severe is CVE-2020-1986?
- CVE-2020-1986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-1986 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-2020-1986?
- CVE-2020-1986 affects Paloaltonetworks Secdo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-1986?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-1986 published?
- CVE-2020-1986 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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