Application Services Engine
CVE-2020-3335
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could access critical functionality without authentication. |
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A vulnerability in the key store of Cisco Application Services Engine Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information of other users on an affected device. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability could allow attackers to access critical functionality without authentication.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.
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This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. A vulnerability in the key store of Cisco Application Services Engine Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information of other users on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization limitations. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device locally with valid credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read the sensitive information of other users on the affected device. Affected products include: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller, Cisco Application Services Engine.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
A vulnerability in the key store of Cisco Application Services Engine Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information of other users on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization limitations. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device locally with valid credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read the sensitive information of other users on the affected device.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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