CVE-2020-36283

Name: CVE-2020-36283
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-24T16:15:15.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36283 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HID OMNIKEY 5427 and OMNIKEY 5127 readers are vulnerable to CSRF when using the EEM driver (Ethernet Emulation Mode). By persuading an authenticated user to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could send a malformed HTTP request to upload a configuration file to the device. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HID OMNIKEY 5427 and OMNIKEY 5127 readers are vulnerable to CSRF when using the EEM driver (Ethernet Emulation Mode). By persuading an authenticated user to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could send a malformed HTTP request to upload a configuration file to the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-site scripting attacks, Web cache poisoning, and other malicious activities.

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

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hidglobal	Omnikey 5427 Firmware	All versions
Hidglobal	Omnikey 5127 Firmware	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198443Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.hidglobal.com/sites/default/files/resource_files/hid-psa-2020-01-omnikey-csrf-security-advisory-paper.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198443Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.hidglobal.com/sites/default/files/resource_files/hid-psa-2020-01-omnikey-csrf-security-advisory-paper.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36283?

How severe is CVE-2020-36283?

CVE-2020-36283 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36283?

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