Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2020-3452 lets an unauthenticated internet attacker read sensitive files from exposed Cisco ASA or FTD web services when WebVPN or AnyConnect is enabled. It is read-only, but the device role makes leaked data operationally important. CISA KEV listing means exploitation is known, so this should be treated as urgent for exposed remote-access infrastructure. Exposure is most likely on Cisco ASA or FTD devices with WebVPN or AnyConnect features enabled, especially if reachable from the internet. The provided affected version data is incomplete, so version validation must use Cisco’s advisory. Prioritize within the current vulnerability remediation cycle, especially for internet-facing VPN infrastructure. The impact is data disclosure rather than takeover, but known exploitation and remote unauthenticated access make delay risky. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco’s advisory for affected and fixed ASA/FTD releases.; Upgrade exposed ASA and FTD devices according to Cisco guidance.; Identify whether WebVPN or AnyConnect is enabled on each device..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20200722 Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Firepower Threat Defense Software Web Services Read-Only Path Traversal VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-3452CVE reference · government-resource
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