CVE-2020-3503

MediumCVSS 6.0/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A vulnerability in the file system permissions of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain read and write access to critical configuration or system files. The vulnerability is due to insufficient file system permissions on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to an affected device's guest shell, and accessing or modifying restricted files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view or modify restricted information or configurations that are normally not accessible to system administrators.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.0/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Sep 24, 2020
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2020-3503: Medium severity, CVSS 6.0 | Vulnix