How severe is CVE-2020-13533?

CVE-2020-13533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-13533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13533?

CVE-2020-13533 affects Dreamreport Dream Report. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13533?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-13533 published?

CVE-2020-13533 was published on 2021-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13533

CVE-2020-13533 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dreamreport Dream Report with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dreamreport Dream Report
Published: 2021-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Dream Report 5 R20-2. IIn the default configuration, the following registry keys, which reference binaries with weak permissions, can be abused by attackers to effectively ‘backdoor’ the installation files and escalate privileges when a new user logs in and uses the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13533?: A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Dream Report 5 R20-2. IIn the default configuration, the following registry keys, which reference binaries with weak permissions, can be abused by attackers to effectively ‘backdoor’ the installation files and escalate privileges when a new user logs in and uses the application.
How severe is CVE-2020-13533?: CVE-2020-13533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-13533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13533?: CVE-2020-13533 affects Dreamreport Dream Report. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-13533 published?: CVE-2020-13533 was published on 2021-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1146

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dreamreport:dream_report:5_r20-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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