CVE-2017-20038

Name: CVE-2017-20038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-11T10:15:09.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-20038 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in SICUNET Access Controller 0.32-05z and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file card_scan_decoder.php. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in SICUNET Access Controller 0.32-05z and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file card_scan_decoder.php. The manipulation of the argument No/door leads to privilege escalation. The attack may be launched remotely.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sicunet	Access Control	0.32-05z

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.98906Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/25Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.98906Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20038?

How severe is CVE-2017-20038?

CVE-2017-20038 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20038?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST