How severe is CVE-2020-5601?

CVE-2020-5601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5601?

CVE-2020-5601 affects Nta E-tax Reception System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5601?

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-2020-5601 published?

CVE-2020-5601 was published on 2020-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5601

CVE-2020-5601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nta E-tax Reception System 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Nta E-tax Reception System
Published: 2020-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Chrome Extension for e-Tax Reception System Ver1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute an arbitrary command via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5601?: Chrome Extension for e-Tax Reception System Ver1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute an arbitrary command via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2020-5601?: CVE-2020-5601 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5601?: CVE-2020-5601 affects Nta E-tax Reception System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5601?: 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-2020-5601 published?: CVE-2020-5601 was published on 2020-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nta:e-tax_reception_system:1.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*

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