How severe is CVE-2020-5377?

CVE-2020-5377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5377 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5377?

CVE-2020-5377 affects Dell Emc Openmanage Server Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5377?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-5377 published?

CVE-2020-5377 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5377

CVE-2020-5377 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Openmanage Server Administrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 48% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Emc Openmanage Server Administrator
Published: 2020-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) versions 9.4 and prior contain multiple path traversal vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted Web API request containing directory traversal character sequences to gain file system access on the compromised management station.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5377?: Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) versions 9.4 and prior contain multiple path traversal vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted Web API request containing directory traversal character sequences to gain file system access on the compromised management station.
How severe is CVE-2020-5377?: CVE-2020-5377 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5377 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5377?: CVE-2020-5377 affects Dell Emc Openmanage Server Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5377?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-5377 published?: CVE-2020-5377 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_openmanage_server_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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