CVE-2020-5363

Name: CVE-2020-5363
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-10T21:15:11.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5363 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Select Dell Client Consumer and Commercial platforms include an issue that allows the BIOS Admin password to be changed through Dell's manageability interface without knowledge of the current BIOS Admin password. This could potentially allow an unauthorized actor, with physical access and/or OS administrator privileges to the device, to gain privileged access to the platform and the hard drive.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Select Dell Client Consumer and Commercial platforms include an issue that allows the BIOS Admin password to be changed through Dell's manageability interface without knowledge of the current BIOS Admin password. This could potentially allow an unauthorized actor, with physical access and/or OS administrator privileges to the device, to gain privileged access to the platform and the hard drive.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-158

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Latitude 5300 Firmware	< 1.9.4
Dell	Latitude 5300 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.9.4
Dell	Latitude 5400 Firmware	< 1.7.4
Dell	Latitude 5401 Firmware	< 1.8.4
Dell	Latitude 5500 Firmware	< 1.7.4
Dell	Latitude 5501 Firmware	< 1.8.4
Dell	Latitude 7200 2 In 1 Firmware	< 1.8.0
Dell	Latitude 7220 Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Latitude 7220ex Rugged Extreme Tablet Firmware	< 1.6.0
Dell	Latitude 7300 Firmware	< 1.7.4
Dell	Latitude 7400 Firmware	< 1.7.4
Dell	Precision 3540 Firmware	< 1.7.4
Dell	Precision 3541 Firmware	< 1.8.4
Dell	Precision 7540 Firmware	< 1.9.0
Dell	Precision 7740 Firmware	< 1.9.0
Dell	Xps 13 9300 Firmware	< 1.0.11
Dell	Xps 7390 2-In-1 Firmware	< 1.4.0
Dell	Xps 7590 Firmware	< 1.7.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN321604Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN321604Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5363?

How severe is CVE-2020-5363?

CVE-2020-5363 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5363?

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