CVE-2020-5387

Name: CVE-2020-5387
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-01T20:15:13.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5387 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell XPS 13 9370 BIOS versions prior to 1.13.1 contains an Improper Exception Handling vulnerability. A local attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability to prevent the system from booting until the exploited boot device is removed.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell XPS 13 9370 BIOS versions prior to 1.13.1 contains an Improper Exception Handling vulnerability. A local attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability to prevent the system from booting until the exploited boot device is removed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Xps 13 9370 Firmware	< 1.13.1

References

https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN322626Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/article/SLN322626Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5387?

How severe is CVE-2020-5387?

CVE-2020-5387 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5387?

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