CVE-2020-5356

Name: CVE-2020-5356
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-06T18:15:20.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5356 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) versions prior to 19.4 and Dell PowerProtect X400 versions prior to 3.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user may download any file from the affected PowerProtect virtual machines.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) versions prior to 19.4 and Dell PowerProtect X400 versions prior to 3.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user may download any file from the affected PowerProtect virtual machines.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Powerprotect Data Manager	< 19.4
Dell	Powerprotect X400 Firmware	< 3.2

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5356?

How severe is CVE-2020-5356?

CVE-2020-5356 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5356?

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