CVE-2020-0765

Name: CVE-2020-0765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T16:15:14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 4.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0765 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) application when it improperly parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity, aka 'Remote Desktop Connection Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 4.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) application when it improperly parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity, aka 'Remote Desktop Connection Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.56%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Remote Desktop Connection Manager	<= 2.7

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0765Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0765Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0765?

How severe is CVE-2020-0765?

CVE-2020-0765 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0765?

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