CVE-2020-5847

Name: CVE-2020-5847
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-16T18:15:12.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 95.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5847 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unraid through 6.8.0 allows Remote Code Execution.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 95.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unraid through 6.8.0 allows Remote Code Execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

95.84%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unraid	Unraid	<= 6.8.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157275/Unraid-6.8.0-Authentication-Bypass-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forums.unraid.net/forum/7-announcements/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/Third Party Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2020-02-06-cve-2020-5847-cve-2020-5849-unraid-6-8-0-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-as-root/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157275/Unraid-6.8.0-Authentication-Bypass-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forums.unraid.net/forum/7-announcements/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/Third Party Advisory
https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2020-02-06-cve-2020-5847-cve-2020-5849-unraid-6-8-0-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-as-root/Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-5847US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5847?

Unraid through 6.8.0 allows Remote Code Execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-5847?

CVE-2020-5847 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 95.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5847?

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-2020-5847?

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Source: NVD / NIST