CVE-2020-5601

Name: CVE-2020-5601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-30T11:15:11.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5601 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Chrome Extension for e-Tax Reception System Ver1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute an arbitrary command via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Chrome Extension for e-Tax Reception System Ver1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute an arbitrary command via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nta	E-Tax Reception System	1.0.0.0

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN40039627/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.e-tax.nta.go.jp/topics/topics_200618.htmVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN40039627/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.e-tax.nta.go.jp/topics/topics_200618.htmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5601?

Chrome Extension for e-Tax Reception System Ver1.0.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute an arbitrary command via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2020-5601?

CVE-2020-5601 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5601?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-5601?

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Source: NVD / NIST