How severe is CVE-2020-35593?

CVE-2020-35593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-35593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35593?

CVE-2020-35593 affects Bmc Patrol Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35593?

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-2020-35593 published?

CVE-2020-35593 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35593

CVE-2020-35593 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bmc Patrol Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Bmc Patrol Agent
Published: 2023-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BMC PATROL Agent through 20.08.00 allows local privilege escalation via vectors involving pconfig +RESTART -host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35593?: BMC PATROL Agent through 20.08.00 allows local privilege escalation via vectors involving pconfig +RESTART -host.
How severe is CVE-2020-35593?: CVE-2020-35593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-35593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35593?: CVE-2020-35593 affects Bmc Patrol Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35593?: 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-2020-35593 published?: CVE-2020-35593 was published on 2023-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:patrol_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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