How severe is CVE-2020-5571?

CVE-2020-5571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5571 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5571?

CVE-2020-5571 primarily affects Sharp Aquos Sh-m02 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5571?

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-2020-5571 published?

CVE-2020-5571 was published on 2020-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5571

CVE-2020-5571 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sharp Aquos Sh-m02 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sharp Aquos Sh-m02 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SHARP AQUOS series (AQUOS SH-M02 build number 01.00.05 and earlier, AQUOS SH-RM02 build number 01.00.04 and earlier, AQUOS mini SH-M03 build number 01.00.04 and earlier, AQUOS Keitai SH-N01 build number 01.00.01 and earlier, AQUOS L2 (UQ mobile/J:COM) build number 01.00.05 and earlier, AQUOS sense lite SH-M05 build number 03.00.04 and earlier, AQUOS sense (UQ mobile) build number 03.00.03 and earlier, AQUOS compact SH-M06 build number 02.00.02 and earlier, AQUOS sense plus SH-M07 build number 02.00.02 and earlier, AQUOS sense2 SH-M08 build number 02.00.05 and earlier, and AQUOS sense2 (UQ mobile) build number 02.00.06 and earlier) allow an attacker to obtain the sensitive information of the device via malicious applications installed on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5571?: SHARP AQUOS series (AQUOS SH-M02 build number 01.00.05 and earlier, AQUOS SH-RM02 build number 01.00.04 and earlier, AQUOS mini SH-M03 build number 01.00.04 and earlier, AQUOS Keitai SH-N01 build number 01.00.01 and earlier, AQUOS L2 (UQ mobile/J:COM) build number 01.00.05 and earlier, AQUOS sense lite SH-M05 build number 03.00.04 and earlier, AQUOS sense (UQ mobile) build number 03.00.03 and earlier, AQUOS compact SH-M06 build number 02.00.02 and earlier, AQUOS sense plus SH-M07 build number 02.00.02 and earlier, AQUOS sense2 SH-M08 build number 02.00.05 and earlier, and AQUOS sense2 (UQ mobile) build number 02.00.06 and earlier) allow an attacker to obtain the sensitive information of the device via malicious applications installed on the device.
How severe is CVE-2020-5571?: CVE-2020-5571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5571 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5571?: CVE-2020-5571 primarily affects Sharp Aquos Sh-m02 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5571?: 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-2020-5571 published?: CVE-2020-5571 was published on 2020-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_sh-m02_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_sh-rm02_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_mini_sh-m03_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_l2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_sense_lite_sh-m05_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_sense_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_compact_sh-m06_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_sense_plus_sh-m07_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_sense2_sh-m08_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sharp:aquos_sense2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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