CVE-2020-4006

Name: CVE-2020-4006
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-23T22:15:12.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 23.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4006 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector address have a command injection vulnerability.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 23.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector address have a command injection vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

23.77%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.1
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.2
Vmware	Identity Manager	3.3.3
Vmware	Identity Manager Connector	3.3.1
Vmware	Identity Manager Connector	3.3.2
Vmware	One Access	20.01
Vmware	One Access	20.10
Vmware	Identity Manager Connector	3.3.3
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	4.0
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	4.0.1
Vmware	Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager	>= 8.0, <= 8.2

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0027.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/724367Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0027.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-4006US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4006?

VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector address have a command injection vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2020-4006?

CVE-2020-4006 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 23.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4006?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-4006?

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Source: NVD / NIST