CVE-2020-5363
CVE-2020-5363 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Latitude 5300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-158.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-158
- Affected product: Dell Latitude 5300 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Select Dell Client Consumer and Commercial platforms include an issue that allows the BIOS Admin password to be changed through Dell's manageability interface without knowledge of the current BIOS Admin password. This could potentially allow an unauthorized actor, with physical access and/or OS administrator privileges to the device, to gain privileged access to the platform and the hard drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5363?
- Select Dell Client Consumer and Commercial platforms include an issue that allows the BIOS Admin password to be changed through Dell's manageability interface without knowledge of the current BIOS Admin password. This could potentially allow an unauthorized actor, with physical access and/or OS administrator privileges to the device, to gain privileged access to the platform and the hard drive.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5363?
- CVE-2020-5363 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-5363 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5363?
- CVE-2020-5363 primarily affects Dell Latitude 5300 Firmware. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5363?
- 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-2020-5363 published?
- CVE-2020-5363 was published on 2020-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5300_2-in-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5401_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_5501_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7200_2_in_1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7220ex_rugged_extreme_tablet_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:latitude_7400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_3540_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_3541_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_7540_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:precision_7740_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_13_9300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_7390_2-in-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:xps_7590_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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