CVE-2020-11101Network attack vector

Unauthenticated administrator access via session mishandling

Published Dec 26, 2022 · Updated Apr 14, 2025

Improper authentication in Sierra Wireless AirLink Mobility Manager before 2.17 allows remote attackers to obtain administrator sessions. The AMM user interface mishandles session processing, but Sierra Wireless has not disclosed the incorrect operation or affected request. Network access to the interface is the only reported gate; unauthenticated and low-privileged users can obtain administrator privileges.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.88%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Improper authentication in Sierra Wireless AirLink Mobility Manager before 2.17 allows remote attackers to obtain administrator sessions. The AMM user interface mishandles session processing, but Sierra Wireless has not disclosed the incorrect operation or affected request. Network access to the interface is the only reported gate; unauthenticated and low-privileged users can obtain administrator privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-11101
Published
Dec 26, 2022
Updated
Apr 14, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-287, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 26, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 14, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8Sierra WirelessCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-287Improper Authentication
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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Technologies

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