CVE-2020-10553

Name: CVE-2020-10553
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-05T20:15:12.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10553 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Psyprax before 3.2.2. The file %PROGRAMDATA%\Psyprax32\PPScreen.ini contains a hash for the lockscreen (aka screensaver) of the application. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Psyprax before 3.2.2. The file %PROGRAMDATA%\Psyprax32\PPScreen.ini contains a hash for the lockscreen (aka screensaver) of the application. If that entry is removed, the lockscreen is no longer displayed and the app is no longer locked. All local users are able to modify that file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Psyprax	Psyprax	< 3.2.2

References

https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2020-002-psypraxThird Party Advisory
https://www.x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2020-002-psypraxThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10553?

How severe is CVE-2020-10553?

CVE-2020-10553 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10553?

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