How severe is CVE-2020-5387?

CVE-2020-5387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-5387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5387?

CVE-2020-5387 affects Dell Xps 13 9370 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5387?

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

When was CVE-2020-5387 published?

CVE-2020-5387 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5387

CVE-2020-5387 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Xps 13 9370 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Dell Xps 13 9370 Firmware
Published: 2020-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell XPS 13 9370 BIOS versions prior to 1.13.1 contains an Improper Exception Handling vulnerability. A local attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability to prevent the system from booting until the exploited boot device is removed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5387?: Dell XPS 13 9370 BIOS versions prior to 1.13.1 contains an Improper Exception Handling vulnerability. A local attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability to prevent the system from booting until the exploited boot device is removed.
How severe is CVE-2020-5387?: CVE-2020-5387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-5387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5387?: CVE-2020-5387 affects Dell Xps 13 9370 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5387 published?: CVE-2020-5387 was published on 2020-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN322626

Affected products (1)

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