CVE-2020-5681

Name: CVE-2020-5681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-24T02:15:12.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5681 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting files created by EpsonNet SetupManager versions 2.2.14 and earlier, and Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions 1.6x/1.6y and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in self-extracting files created by EpsonNet SetupManager versions 2.2.14 and earlier, and Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions 1.6x/1.6y and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Epson	Epsonnet Setupmanager	< 2.2.15
Epson	Offirio Synergyware Printdirector	< 1.6.1.1\/1.6.1.2

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN94244575/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.epson.jp/support/misc_t/201217_oshirase.htmVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN94244575/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.epson.jp/support/misc_t/201217_oshirase.htmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5681?

How severe is CVE-2020-5681?

CVE-2020-5681 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5681?

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