CVE-2020-3985

Name: CVE-2020-3985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-24T16:15:16.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3985 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The SD-WAN Orchestrator 3.3.2 prior to 3.3.2 P3 and 3.4.x prior to 3.4.4 allows an access to set arbitrary authorization levels leading to a privilege escalation issue. An authenticated SD-WAN Orchestrator user may exploit an application weakness and call a vulnerable API to elevate their privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SD-WAN Orchestrator 3.3.2 prior to 3.3.2 P3 and 3.4.x prior to 3.4.4 allows an access to set arbitrary authorization levels leading to a privilege escalation issue. An authenticated SD-WAN Orchestrator user may exploit an application weakness and call a vulnerable API to elevate their privileges.

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

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Sd-Wan Orchestrator	>= 3.4.0, < 3.4.4
Vmware	Sd-Wan Orchestrator	3.3.2

References

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0025.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0025.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3985?

How severe is CVE-2020-3985?

CVE-2020-3985 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3985?

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