How severe is CVE-2020-26550?

CVE-2020-26550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-26550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26550?

CVE-2020-26550 affects Aviatrix Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26550?

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-2020-26550 published?

CVE-2020-26550 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26550

CVE-2020-26550 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aviatrix Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Aviatrix Controller
Published: 2020-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller before R5.3.1151. An encrypted file containing credentials to unrelated systems is protected by a three-character key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26550?: An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller before R5.3.1151. An encrypted file containing credentials to unrelated systems is protected by a three-character key.
How severe is CVE-2020-26550?: CVE-2020-26550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-26550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26550?: CVE-2020-26550 affects Aviatrix Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26550?: 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-2020-26550 published?: CVE-2020-26550 was published on 2020-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.criticalstart.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-aviatrix/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aviatrix:controller:5.3.1516:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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