CVE-2020-5808

Name: CVE-2020-5808
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-21T18:15:16.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5808 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In certain scenarios in Tenable.sc prior to 5.17.0, a scanner could potentially be used outside the user's defined scan zone without a particular zone being specified within the Automatic Distribution configuration.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In certain scenarios in Tenable.sc prior to 5.17.0, a scanner could potentially be used outside the user's defined scan zone without a particular zone being specified within the Automatic Distribution configuration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenable	Tenable.Sc	< 5.17.0

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2020-11Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2020-11Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5808?

How severe is CVE-2020-5808?

CVE-2020-5808 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5808?

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-2020-5808?

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Source: NVD / NIST