CVE-2020-5145

Name: CVE-2020-5145
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-28T11:15:12.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5145 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. SonicWall Global VPN client version 4.10.4.0314 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution in the target system.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SonicWall Global VPN client version 4.10.4.0314 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution in the target system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Global Vpn Client	<= 4.10.4.0314

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0021Vendor Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0021Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5145?

How severe is CVE-2020-5145?

CVE-2020-5145 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5145?

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