How severe is CVE-2020-29538?

CVE-2020-29538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-29538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29538?

CVE-2020-29538 affects Rsa Archer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29538?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-29538 published?

CVE-2020-29538 was published on 2021-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29538

CVE-2020-29538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rsa Archer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rsa Archer
Published: 2021-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Archer before 6.9 P1 (6.9.0.1) contains an improper access control vulnerability in an API. A remote authenticated malicious administrative user can potentially exploit this vulnerability to gather information about the system, and may use this information in subsequent attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29538?: Archer before 6.9 P1 (6.9.0.1) contains an improper access control vulnerability in an API. A remote authenticated malicious administrative user can potentially exploit this vulnerability to gather information about the system, and may use this information in subsequent attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-29538?: CVE-2020-29538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-29538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29538?: CVE-2020-29538 affects Rsa Archer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-29538 published?: CVE-2020-29538 was published on 2021-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rsa:archer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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