CVE-2020-3153β€”Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability

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2022-10-24 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2020-3153
Project:
Cisco
Product:
AnyConnect Secure
Date Added:
2022-10-24
Due Date:
2022-11-14
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability

Description

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows allows for incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker with valid credentials on Windows would be able to copy malicious files to arbitrary locations with system level privileges. This could include DLL pre-loading, DLL hijacking, and other related attacks.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ac-win-path-traverse-qO4HWBsj
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3153

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