CVE-2020-5327

Name: CVE-2020-5327
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-06T21:15:15.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5327 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 10.2.10 contain a Java RMI Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. When the server is exposed to the internet and Windows Firewall is disabled, a remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted RMI request to execute arbitrary code on the target host.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Security Management Server versions prior to 10.2.10 contain a Java RMI Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. When the server is exposed to the internet and Windows Firewall is disabled, a remote unauthenticated attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted RMI request to execute arbitrary code on the target host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Security Management Server	< 10.2.10

References

https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN320536Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN320536Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5327?

How severe is CVE-2020-5327?

CVE-2020-5327 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5327?

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