How severe is CVE-2020-36159?

CVE-2020-36159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36159?

CVE-2020-36159 affects Veritas Desktop And Laptop Option. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36159?

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

When was CVE-2020-36159 published?

CVE-2020-36159 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36159

CVE-2020-36159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Veritas Desktop And Laptop Option with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Veritas Desktop And Laptop Option
Published: 2021-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) before 9.5 disclosed operational information on the backup processing status through a URL that did not require authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36159?: Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) before 9.5 disclosed operational information on the backup processing status through a URL that did not require authentication.
How severe is CVE-2020-36159?: CVE-2020-36159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36159?: CVE-2020-36159 affects Veritas Desktop And Laptop Option. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-36159 published?: CVE-2020-36159 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-007

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veritas:desktop_and_laptop_option:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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