CVE-2020-5377

Name: CVE-2020-5377
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-28T18:15:21.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 48.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5377 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) versions 9.4 and prior contain multiple path traversal vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted Web API request containing directory traversal character sequences to gain file system access on the compromised management station.. EPSS estimates a 48.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) versions 9.4 and prior contain multiple path traversal vulnerabilities. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a crafted Web API request containing directory traversal character sequences to gain file system access on the compromised management station.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

48.33%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Openmanage Server Administrator	<= 9.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162110/Dell-OpenManage-Server-Administrator-9.4.0.0-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln322304/dsa-2020-172-dell-emc-openmanage-server-administrator-omsa-path-traversal-vulnerability?lang=enVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162110/Dell-OpenManage-Server-Administrator-9.4.0.0-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln322304/dsa-2020-172-dell-emc-openmanage-server-administrator-omsa-path-traversal-vulnerability?lang=enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5377?

How severe is CVE-2020-5377?

CVE-2020-5377 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 48.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5377?

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