How severe is CVE-2020-5345?

CVE-2020-5345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-5345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5345?

CVE-2020-5345 primarily affects Dell Emc Unisphere For Powermax. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5345?

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

When was CVE-2020-5345 published?

CVE-2020-5345 was published on 2020-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5345

CVE-2020-5345 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Unisphere For Powermax with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Dell Emc Unisphere For Powermax
Published: 2020-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.1.0.17, Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance versions prior to 9.1.0.17, and PowerMax OS Release 5978 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability. An authenticated malicious user may potentially execute commands to alter or stop database statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5345?: Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax versions prior to 9.1.0.17, Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance versions prior to 9.1.0.17, and PowerMax OS Release 5978 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability. An authenticated malicious user may potentially execute commands to alter or stop database statistics.
How severe is CVE-2020-5345?: CVE-2020-5345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-5345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5345?: CVE-2020-5345 primarily affects Dell Emc Unisphere For Powermax. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5345?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5345 published?: CVE-2020-5345 was published on 2020-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/security/en-us/details/544585/DSA-2020-065-Dell-EMC-Unisphere-for-PowerMax-Dell-EMC-Unisphere-for-PowerMax-Virtual-Appliance

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unisphere_for_powermax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unisphere_for_powermax_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powermax_os:5978:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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