CVE-2020-5315
CVE-2020-5315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Repository Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Dell Emc Repository Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dell EMC Repository Manager (DRM) version 3.2 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability. Proxy server user password is stored in a plain text in a local database. A local authenticated malicious user with access to the local file system may use the exposed password to access the with privileges of the compromised user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5315?
- Dell EMC Repository Manager (DRM) version 3.2 contains a plain-text password storage vulnerability. Proxy server user password is stored in a plain text in a local database. A local authenticated malicious user with access to the local file system may use the exposed password to access the with privileges of the compromised user.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5315?
- CVE-2020-5315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-5315 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5315?
- CVE-2020-5315 affects Dell Emc Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5315?
- 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-2020-5315 published?
- CVE-2020-5315 was published on 2021-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:dell:emc_repository_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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