CVE-2020-3333

Name: CVE-2020-3333
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-03T18:15:22.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3333 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Application Services Engine Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to update event policies on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication of users who modify policies on an affected device. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the API of Cisco Application Services Engine Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to update event policies on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication of users who modify policies on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious HTTP request to contact an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to update event policies on the affected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Application Policy Infrastructure Controller	1.1\(0c\)
Cisco	Application Services Engine	< 1.1.2.20

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-APIC-EPU-F8y5kUOPPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-APIC-EPU-F8y5kUOPPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3333?

How severe is CVE-2020-3333?

CVE-2020-3333 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3333?

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