How severe is CVE-2020-5798?

CVE-2020-5798 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-2020-5798 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5798?

CVE-2020-5798 affects Druva Insync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5798?

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-2020-5798 published?

CVE-2020-5798 was published on 2020-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5798

CVE-2020-5798 is a high-severity vulnerability in Druva Insync 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Druva Insync
Published: 2020-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

inSync Client installer for macOS versions v6.8.0 and prior could allow an attacker to gain privileges of a root user from a lower privileged user due to improper integrity checks and directory permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5798?: inSync Client installer for macOS versions v6.8.0 and prior could allow an attacker to gain privileges of a root user from a lower privileged user due to improper integrity checks and directory permissions.
How severe is CVE-2020-5798?: CVE-2020-5798 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-2020-5798 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5798?: CVE-2020-5798 affects Druva Insync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5798?: 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-2020-5798 published?: CVE-2020-5798 was published on 2020-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:druva:insync:6.8.0:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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