How severe is CVE-2020-5538?

CVE-2020-5538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5538 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5538?

CVE-2020-5538 affects Jalinfotec Pallet Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5538?

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-2020-5538 published?

CVE-2020-5538 was published on 2020-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5538

CVE-2020-5538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jalinfotec Pallet Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jalinfotec Pallet Control
Published: 2020-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5538?: Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.
How severe is CVE-2020-5538?: CVE-2020-5538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5538?: CVE-2020-5538 affects Jalinfotec Pallet Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5538?: 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-2020-5538 published?: CVE-2020-5538 was published on 2020-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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