How severe is CVE-2020-5617?

CVE-2020-5617 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-2020-5617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5617?

CVE-2020-5617 affects Skygroup Skysea Client View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5617?

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-2020-5617 published?

CVE-2020-5617 was published on 2020-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5617

CVE-2020-5617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Skygroup Skysea Client View 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Skygroup Skysea Client View
Published: 2020-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in SKYSEA Client View Ver.12.200.12n to 15.210.05f allows an attacker to obtain unauthorized privileges and modify/obtain sensitive information or perform unintended operations via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5617?: Privilege escalation vulnerability in SKYSEA Client View Ver.12.200.12n to 15.210.05f allows an attacker to obtain unauthorized privileges and modify/obtain sensitive information or perform unintended operations via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2020-5617?: CVE-2020-5617 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-2020-5617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5617?: CVE-2020-5617 affects Skygroup Skysea Client View. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5617?: 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-2020-5617 published?: CVE-2020-5617 was published on 2020-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:skygroup:skysea_client_view:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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