CVE-2020-5733

Name: CVE-2020-5733
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-17T19:15:15.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5733 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the export functionality of the Data Exchange Module does not properly redirect to a login page when an unauthenticated user attempts to access it. This allows the export of potentially sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the export functionality of the Data Exchange Module does not properly redirect to a login page when an unauthenticated user attempts to access it. This allows the export of potentially sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openmrs	Openmrs	<= 2.9.0

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-18Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-18Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5733?

How severe is CVE-2020-5733?

CVE-2020-5733 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5733?

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Source: NVD / NIST