How severe is CVE-2020-3485?

CVE-2020-3485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-3485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-3485?

CVE-2020-3485 affects Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3485?

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

When was CVE-2020-3485 published?

CVE-2020-3485 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-3485

CVE-2020-3485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director
Published: 2020-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the role-based access control (RBAC) functionality of the web management software of Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access resources that they should not be able to access and perform actions that they should not be able to perform. The vulnerability exists because the web management software does not properly handle RBAC. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view and delete certain screen content on the system that the attacker would not normally have privileges to access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3485?: A vulnerability in the role-based access control (RBAC) functionality of the web management software of Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access resources that they should not be able to access and perform actions that they should not be able to perform. The vulnerability exists because the web management software does not properly handle RBAC. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view and delete certain screen content on the system that the attacker would not normally have privileges to access.
How severe is CVE-2020-3485?: CVE-2020-3485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-3485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-3485?: CVE-2020-3485 affects Cisco Vision Dynamic Signage Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-3485 published?: CVE-2020-3485 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cvdsd-rbac-y9LM5jw4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vision_dynamic_signage_director:6.2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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