CVE-2020-26082

MEDIUM

Cisco AsyncOS < 13.5.2 - Unauthenticated Content Filter Bypass via Password-Protected Zip Files

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in the zip decompression engine of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass content filters that are configured on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of password-protected zip files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious file inside a crafted zip-compressed file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured content filters that would normally drop the email.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 23.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
cisco/asyncos < 13.5.2
Published Aug 04, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026