How severe is CVE-2020-5350?

CVE-2020-5350 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5350 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5350?

CVE-2020-5350 primarily affects Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5350?

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-2020-5350 published?

CVE-2020-5350 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5350

CVE-2020-5350 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 contain a command injection vulnerability in the ACM component. A remote authenticated malicious user with root privileges could inject parameters in the ACM component APIs that could lead to manipulation of passwords and execution of malicious commands on ACM component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5350?: Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 contain a command injection vulnerability in the ACM component. A remote authenticated malicious user with root privileges could inject parameters in the ACM component APIs that could lead to manipulation of passwords and execution of malicious commands on ACM component.
How severe is CVE-2020-5350?: CVE-2020-5350 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5350 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5350?: CVE-2020-5350 primarily affects Dell Emc Integrated Data Protection Appliance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5350?: 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-2020-5350 published?: CVE-2020-5350 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/security/en-us/details/542518/DSA-2020-079-Dell-EMC-Integrated-Data-Protection-Appliance-Command-Injection-Vulnerability

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_integrated_data_protection_appliance:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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