CVE-2020-5752

Name: CVE-2020-5752
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-21T15:15:09.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 8.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5752 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Relative path traversal in Druva inSync Windows Client 6.6.3 allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with SYSTEM privileges.. EPSS estimates a 8.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Relative path traversal in Druva inSync Windows Client 6.6.3 allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with SYSTEM privileges.

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

8.61%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Druva	Insync Client	6.6.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157802/Druva-inSync-Windows-Client-6.6.3-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160404/Druva-inSync-Windows-Client-6.6.3-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-34Exploit, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157802/Druva-inSync-Windows-Client-6.6.3-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160404/Druva-inSync-Windows-Client-6.6.3-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-34Exploit, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5752?

Relative path traversal in Druva inSync Windows Client 6.6.3 allows a local, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with SYSTEM privileges.

How severe is CVE-2020-5752?

CVE-2020-5752 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5752?

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-2020-5752?

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Source: NVD / NIST