How severe is CVE-2020-5977?

CVE-2020-5977 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-2020-5977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5977?

CVE-2020-5977 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5977?

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-2020-5977 published?

CVE-2020-5977 was published on 2020-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5977

CVE-2020-5977 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Experience 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Experience
Published: 2020-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.5.70, contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper NodeJS Web Server in which an uncontrolled search path is used to load a node module, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5977?: NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.5.70, contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper NodeJS Web Server in which an uncontrolled search path is used to load a node module, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-5977?: CVE-2020-5977 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-2020-5977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5977?: CVE-2020-5977 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5977?: 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-2020-5977 published?: CVE-2020-5977 was published on 2020-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5076

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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