CVE-2020-0605

Name: CVE-2020-0605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-14T23:15:30.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 17.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0605 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in .NET software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka '.NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0606.. EPSS estimates a 17.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in .NET software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka '.NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0606.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

17.91%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.0	Sp2
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6.2	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.7.2	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.8	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	3.5.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.5.2	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6	—
Microsoft	.Net Framework	4.6.1	—
Microsoft	.Net Core	1.0	—
Microsoft	.Net Core	3.0	—
Microsoft	.Net Core	3.1	—

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0605Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0605Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0605?

How severe is CVE-2020-0605?

CVE-2020-0605 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0605?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST