How severe is CVE-2020-27568?

CVE-2020-27568 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27568 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27568?

CVE-2020-27568 affects Aviatrix Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27568?

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-2020-27568 published?

CVE-2020-27568 was published on 2021-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27568

CVE-2020-27568 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Aviatrix Controller
Published: 2021-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure File Permissions exist in Aviatrix Controller 5.3.1516. Several world writable files and directories were found in the controller resource. Note: All Aviatrix appliances are fully encrypted. This is an extra layer of security.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27568?: Insecure File Permissions exist in Aviatrix Controller 5.3.1516. Several world writable files and directories were found in the controller resource. Note: All Aviatrix appliances are fully encrypted. This is an extra layer of security.
How severe is CVE-2020-27568?: CVE-2020-27568 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27568 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27568?: CVE-2020-27568 affects Aviatrix Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27568?: 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-2020-27568 published?: CVE-2020-27568 was published on 2021-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/security_bulletin_article.html#insecure-file-permissions

Affected products (1)

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

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