How severe is CVE-2020-29495?

CVE-2020-29495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-29495 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29495?

CVE-2020-29495 primarily affects Dell Emc Avamar Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29495?

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

When was CVE-2020-29495 published?

CVE-2020-29495 was published on 2021-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29495

CVE-2020-29495 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Avamar Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Emc Avamar Server
Published: 2021-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DELL EMC Avamar Server, versions 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, contain an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Fitness Analyzer. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying OS with high privileges. This vulnerability is considered critical as it can be leveraged to completely compromise the vulnerable application as well as the underlying operating system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29495?: DELL EMC Avamar Server, versions 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, contain an OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Fitness Analyzer. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the application's underlying OS with high privileges. This vulnerability is considered critical as it can be leveraged to completely compromise the vulnerable application as well as the underlying operating system. Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
How severe is CVE-2020-29495?: CVE-2020-29495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-29495 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29495?: CVE-2020-29495 primarily affects Dell Emc Avamar Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29495?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-29495 published?: CVE-2020-29495 was published on 2021-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000181806/dsa-2020-272-dell-emc-avamar-server-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_avamar_server:19.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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