How severe is CVE-2020-5342?

CVE-2020-5342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2020-5342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5342?

CVE-2020-5342 affects Dell Digital Delivery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5342?

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-2020-5342 published?

CVE-2020-5342 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5342

CVE-2020-5342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Digital Delivery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Dell Digital Delivery
Published: 2020-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Digital Delivery versions prior to 3.5.2015 contain an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A locally authenticated low-privileged malicious user could exploit this vulnerability to run an arbitrary executable with administrative privileges on the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5342?: Dell Digital Delivery versions prior to 3.5.2015 contain an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A locally authenticated low-privileged malicious user could exploit this vulnerability to run an arbitrary executable with administrative privileges on the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2020-5342?: CVE-2020-5342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, 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-2020-5342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5342?: CVE-2020-5342 affects Dell Digital Delivery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5342?: 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-2020-5342 published?: CVE-2020-5342 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN320561

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:digital_delivery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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