How severe is CVE-2020-5681?

CVE-2020-5681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5681?

CVE-2020-5681 primarily affects Epson Epsonnet Setupmanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5681?

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-2020-5681 published?

CVE-2020-5681 was published on 2020-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5681

CVE-2020-5681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Epson Epsonnet Setupmanager 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Epson Epsonnet Setupmanager
Published: 2020-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting files created by EpsonNet SetupManager versions 2.2.14 and earlier, and Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions 1.6x/1.6y and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5681?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting files created by EpsonNet SetupManager versions 2.2.14 and earlier, and Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions 1.6x/1.6y and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-5681?: CVE-2020-5681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5681?: CVE-2020-5681 primarily affects Epson Epsonnet Setupmanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5681?: 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-2020-5681 published?: CVE-2020-5681 was published on 2020-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:epson:epsonnet_setupmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:epson:offirio_synergyware_printdirector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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