CVE-2018-20052

Name: CVE-2018-20052
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-25T16:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20052 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Cerner Connectivity Engine (CCE) 4 devices. The user running the main CCE firmware has NOPASSWD sudo privileges to several utilities that could be used to escalate privileges to root. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Cerner Connectivity Engine (CCE) 4 devices. The user running the main CCE firmware has NOPASSWD sudo privileges to several utilities that could be used to escalate privileges to root. One example is the "sudo ln -s /tmp/script /etc/cron.hourly/script" command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cerner	Connectivity Engine 4 Firmware	< 201812

References

https://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2018-20052-20053/Third Party Advisory
https://www.securifera.com/advisories/cve-2018-20052-20053/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20052?

How severe is CVE-2018-20052?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20052 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20052?

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