How severe is CVE-2020-29504?

CVE-2020-29504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-29504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29504?

CVE-2020-29504 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29504?

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.

Does CVE-2020-29504 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-29504 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-21872.

When was CVE-2020-29504 published?

CVE-2020-29504 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29504

CVE-2020-29504 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-21872
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain a Missing Required Cryptographic Step Vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29504?: Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain a Missing Required Cryptographic Step Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-29504?: CVE-2020-29504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-29504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29504?: CVE-2020-29504 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29504?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-29504 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-29504 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-21872.
When was CVE-2020-29504 published?: CVE-2020-29504 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000181115/dsa-2020-286-dell-bsafe-crypto-c-micro-edition-4-1-5-and-dell-bsafe-micro-edition-suite-4-6-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_crypto-c-micro-edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_micro-edition-suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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