How severe is CVE-2020-5589?

CVE-2020-5589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5589?

CVE-2020-5589 primarily affects Sony Wf-1000x Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5589?

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-2020-5589 published?

CVE-2020-5589 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5589

CVE-2020-5589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sony Wf-1000x Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Sony Wf-1000x Firmware
Published: 2020-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SONY Wireless Headphones WF-1000X, WF-SP700N, WH-1000XM2, WH-1000XM3, WH-CH700N, WH-H900N, WH-XB700, WH-XB900N, WI-1000X, WI-C600N and WI-SP600N with firmware versions prior to 4.5.2 have vulnerability that someone within the Bluetooth range can make the Bluetooth pairing and operate such as changing volume of the product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5589?: SONY Wireless Headphones WF-1000X, WF-SP700N, WH-1000XM2, WH-1000XM3, WH-CH700N, WH-H900N, WH-XB700, WH-XB900N, WI-1000X, WI-C600N and WI-SP600N with firmware versions prior to 4.5.2 have vulnerability that someone within the Bluetooth range can make the Bluetooth pairing and operate such as changing volume of the product.
How severe is CVE-2020-5589?: CVE-2020-5589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5589?: CVE-2020-5589 primarily affects Sony Wf-1000x Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5589?: 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-2020-5589 published?: CVE-2020-5589 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:sony:wf-1000x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wf-sp700n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wh-1000xm2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wh-1000xm3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wh-ch700n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wh-h900n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wh-xb700_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wh-xb900n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wi-1000x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wi-c600n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sony:wi-sp600n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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