CVE-2020-5370

CVE-2020-5370 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Openmanage Enterprise 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (OME) versions prior to 3.4 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences using a crafted tar file to inject malicious RPMs which may cause a denial of service or perform unauthorized actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5370?
Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise (OME) versions prior to 3.4 contain an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user with high privileges could potentially exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences using a crafted tar file to inject malicious RPMs which may cause a denial of service or perform unauthorized actions.
How severe is CVE-2020-5370?
CVE-2020-5370 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 high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-5370 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5370?
CVE-2020-5370 affects Dell Emc Openmanage Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5370?
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-2020-5370 published?
CVE-2020-5370 was published on 2021-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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