How severe is CVE-2020-26183?

CVE-2020-26183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-26183 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26183?

CVE-2020-26183 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26183?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-26183 published?

CVE-2020-26183 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26183

CVE-2020-26183 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Networker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Dell Emc Networker
Published: 2020-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 19.3.0.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. Certain remote users with low privileges may exploit this vulnerability to perform 'nsrmmdbd' operations in an unintended manner.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26183?: Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 19.3.0.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. Certain remote users with low privileges may exploit this vulnerability to perform 'nsrmmdbd' operations in an unintended manner.
How severe is CVE-2020-26183?: CVE-2020-26183 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-26183 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26183?: CVE-2020-26183 affects Dell Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26183?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-26183 published?: CVE-2020-26183 was published on 2020-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/security/en-us/details/546616/DSA-2020-229-Dell-EMC-NetWorker-Multiple-Security-Vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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