CVE-2020-5795

Name: CVE-2020-5795
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-06T15:15:12.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5795 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer A7 Firmware	200721

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5795?

How severe is CVE-2020-5795?

CVE-2020-5795 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5795?

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