How severe is CVE-2020-5359?

CVE-2020-5359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5359?

CVE-2020-5359 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5359?

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

When was CVE-2020-5359 published?

CVE-2020-5359 was published on 2020-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5359

CVE-2020-5359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-252.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-252
Affected product: Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite
Published: 2020-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions prior to 4.5, are vulnerable to an Unchecked Return Value Vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to modify and corrupt the encrypted data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5359?: Dell BSAFE Micro Edition Suite, versions prior to 4.5, are vulnerable to an Unchecked Return Value Vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to modify and corrupt the encrypted data.
How severe is CVE-2020-5359?: CVE-2020-5359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5359?: CVE-2020-5359 primarily affects Dell Bsafe Micro-edition-suite. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5359 published?: CVE-2020-5359 was published on 2020-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:bsafe_micro-edition-suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.2.0.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:18c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:19c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server_proxy_plug-in:11.1.1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server_proxy_plug-in:12.2.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server_proxy_plug-in:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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