Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Aviatrix Controller versions before R5.3.1151 stored encrypted key values in a file that was readable. This is a confidentiality weakness: someone with file access could obtain sensitive encrypted material. The sources do not provide CVSS, affected deployment details, or confirmed exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Prioritize review if Aviatrix Controller manages sensitive cloud networking or credentials. Urgency depends on whether vulnerable versions are present and whether untrusted users could access controller files.
Technical view
CVE-2020-26551 concerns sensitive encrypted key values stored in a readable file in Aviatrix Controller before R5.3.1151. The record does not identify a CWE, CVSS vector, exploit prerequisites, or whether the readable file is exposed remotely or only after local or authenticated access.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Aviatrix Controller versions earlier than R5.3.1151 may be exposed. Evidence is insufficient to determine internet-facing exposure or cloud-specific deployment scope.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploit confirmation, or active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse. Key unknowns include file path, permission model, encryption context, attacker prerequisites, and practical impact. Avoid assuming plaintext secret disclosure without stronger evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Confirm the Aviatrix Controller version in all environments.
- Upgrade Aviatrix Controller to R5.3.1151 or later where applicable.
- Review Aviatrix vendor guidance for any additional remediation steps.
- Restrict administrative and filesystem access to the controller.
- Rotate relevant keys if unauthorized file access is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Aviatrix Controller instances and versions.
- Check whether any instance runs earlier than R5.3.1151.
- Review controller access logs for suspicious administrative or filesystem access.
- Verify file permissions align with vendor guidance after remediation.
- Document whether key rotation is required based on access evidence.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.criticalstart.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-aviatrix/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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