How severe is CVE-2020-29505?

CVE-2020-29505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2020-29505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29505?

CVE-2020-29505 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29505?

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-2020-29505 published?

CVE-2020-29505 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29505

CVE-2020-29505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-331.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-331
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition
Published: 2022-07-11
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 Key Management Error Vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29505?: Dell BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition, versions before 4.1.5, and Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions before 4.5.2, contain a Key Management Error Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-29505?: CVE-2020-29505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2020-29505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29505?: CVE-2020-29505 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Crypto-c-micro-edition. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29505?: 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-2020-29505 published?: CVE-2020-29505 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_crypto-c-micro-edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_micro-edition-suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_customer_insights:15.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_customer_insights:16.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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