How severe is CVE-2020-5372?

CVE-2020-5372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5372?

CVE-2020-5372 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerstore 1000 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5372?

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-2020-5372 published?

CVE-2020-5372 was published on 2020-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5372

CVE-2020-5372 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerstore 1000 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerstore 1000 Firmware
Published: 2020-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.1.0.5.002 contain a vulnerability that exposes test interface ports to external network. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially cause Denial of Service via test interface ports which are not used during run time environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5372?: Dell EMC PowerStore versions prior to 1.0.1.0.5.002 contain a vulnerability that exposes test interface ports to external network. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially cause Denial of Service via test interface ports which are not used during run time environment.
How severe is CVE-2020-5372?: CVE-2020-5372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5372?: CVE-2020-5372 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerstore 1000 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5372?: 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-2020-5372 published?: CVE-2020-5372 was published on 2020-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/security/en-us/details/544738/DSA-2020-159-Dell-EMC-PowerStore-Family-Improper-Authorization-Vulnerability

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_5000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_9000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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