How severe is CVE-2020-4002?

CVE-2020-4002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-4002 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-2020-4002?

CVE-2020-4002 primarily affects Vmware Sd-wan Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4002?

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-2020-4002 published?

CVE-2020-4002 was published on 2020-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4002

CVE-2020-4002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Sd-wan Orchestrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Sd-wan Orchestrator
Published: 2020-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SD-WAN Orchestrator 3.3.2 prior to 3.3.2 P3, 3.4.x prior to 3.4.4, and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.1 handles system parameters in an insecure way. An authenticated SD-WAN Orchestrator user with high privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4002?: The SD-WAN Orchestrator 3.3.2 prior to 3.3.2 P3, 3.4.x prior to 3.4.4, and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.1 handles system parameters in an insecure way. An authenticated SD-WAN Orchestrator user with high privileges may be able to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2020-4002?: CVE-2020-4002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-4002 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-2020-4002?: CVE-2020-4002 primarily affects Vmware Sd-wan Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4002?: 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-2020-4002 published?: CVE-2020-4002 was published on 2020-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0025.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:sd-wan_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:sd-wan_orchestrator:3.3.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:sd-wan_orchestrator:3.3.2:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:sd-wan_orchestrator:3.3.2:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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