CVE-2020-5538

Name: CVE-2020-5538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-11T05:15:11.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jalinfotec	Pallet Control	<= 6.3

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN61849442/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.jalinfotec.co.jp/product/pallet/support/Info/notices.htmlVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN61849442/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.jalinfotec.co.jp/product/pallet/support/Info/notices.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5538?

How severe is CVE-2020-5538?

CVE-2020-5538 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5538?

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