How severe is CVE-2020-5976?

CVE-2020-5976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5976?

CVE-2020-5976 primarily affects Nvidia Geforce Now. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5976?

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-2020-5976 published?

CVE-2020-5976 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5976

CVE-2020-5976 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Now with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Now
Published: 2020-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GeForce NOW, versions prior to 2.0.23 (Windows, macOS) and versions prior to 5.31 (Android, Shield TV), contains a vulnerability in the application software where the network test component transmits sensitive information insecurely, which may lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5976?: NVIDIA GeForce NOW, versions prior to 2.0.23 (Windows, macOS) and versions prior to 5.31 (Android, Shield TV), contains a vulnerability in the application software where the network test component transmits sensitive information insecurely, which may lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-5976?: CVE-2020-5976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5976?: CVE-2020-5976 primarily affects Nvidia Geforce Now. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5976?: 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-2020-5976 published?: CVE-2020-5976 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5052

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_now:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:games:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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