CVE-2020-5754

Name: CVE-2020-5754
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-15T20:15:11.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5754 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Webroot endpoint agents prior to version v9.0.28.48 allows remote attackers to trigger a type confusion vulnerability over its listening TCP port, resulting in crashing or reading memory contents of the Webroot endpoint agent.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webroot endpoint agents prior to version v9.0.28.48 allows remote attackers to trigger a type confusion vulnerability over its listening TCP port, resulting in crashing or reading memory contents of the Webroot endpoint agent.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webroot	Endpoint Agents	< 9.0.28.48

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-36Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-36Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5754?

How severe is CVE-2020-5754?

CVE-2020-5754 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5754?

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