CVE-2020-3432: A vulnerability in the uninstaller component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac OS could allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-3432?

anyconnect secure mobility client: upgrade to 4.9.00086. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-3432 being exploited?

CVE-2020-3432 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-3432 affect?

CVE-2020-3432 affects anyconnect secure mobility client. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). A vulnerability in the uninstaller component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac OS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to corrupt the content of any file in the filesystem. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-3432?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.6UPGRADE

CVE-2020-3432 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting anyconnect secure mobility client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the uninstaller component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac OS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to corrupt the content of any file in the filesystem. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of directory paths. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link (symlink) to a target file on a specific path. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to corrupt the

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2025-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cisco Systems, Inc. · Vendor: cisco

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-12 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cisco anyconnect secure mobility client UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.9.00086

Fixed in: 4.9.00086

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy anyconnect-secure-mobility-client || rpm -q anyconnect-secure-mobility-client || anyconnect-secure-mobility-client --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.9.00086 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade anyconnect-secure-mobility-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade anyconnect-secure-mobility-client

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-3432?

anyconnect secure mobility client: upgrade to 4.9.00086. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-3432 being exploited?

CVE-2020-3432 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-3432 affect?

CVE-2020-3432 affects anyconnect secure mobility client. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). A vulnerability in the uninstaller component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Mac OS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to corrupt the content of any file in the filesystem. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect

How urgent is CVE-2020-3432?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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