CVE-2020-5834

CVE-2020-5834 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, prior to 14.3, may be susceptible to a directory traversal attack that could allow a remote actor to determine the size of files in the directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5834?
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, prior to 14.3, may be susceptible to a directory traversal attack that could allow a remote actor to determine the size of files in the directory.
How severe is CVE-2020-5834?
CVE-2020-5834 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5834 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5834?
CVE-2020-5834 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5834?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5834 published?
CVE-2020-5834 was published on 2020-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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