How severe is CVE-2020-5145?

CVE-2020-5145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 high.

Is CVE-2020-5145 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5145?

CVE-2020-5145 affects Sonicwall Global Vpn Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5145?

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-2020-5145 published?

CVE-2020-5145 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5145

CVE-2020-5145 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Global Vpn Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Sonicwall Global Vpn Client
Published: 2020-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SonicWall Global VPN client version 4.10.4.0314 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution in the target system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5145?: SonicWall Global VPN client version 4.10.4.0314 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution in the target system.
How severe is CVE-2020-5145?: CVE-2020-5145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-5145 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5145?: CVE-2020-5145 affects Sonicwall Global Vpn Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5145?: 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-2020-5145 published?: CVE-2020-5145 was published on 2020-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0021

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_vpn_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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