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CVE-2020-5330: Dell EMC Networking X-Series firmware versions 3.0.1.2 and older, Dell EMC Networking PC5500 firmware versi...

Dell EMC Networking X-Series firmware versions 3.0.1.2 and older, Dell EMC Networking PC5500 firmware versions 4.1.0.22 and older and Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX Switch Modules firmware versions 2.0.0.77 and older contain an information disclosure vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve sensitive data by sending a specially crafted request to the affected endpoints.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-5330 affects older Dell EMC network switches and modules. A remote unauthenticated attacker may retrieve sensitive data through affected endpoints. Business urgency depends on whether management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks. The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Highest exposure is network management infrastructure running the listed firmware versions, especially if administrative web or service endpoints are reachable from the internet, guest networks, partner networks, or broad internal segments. Treat as high priority for network infrastructure. Prioritize exposed management interfaces first because compromise of switch data can support broader intrusion planning, credential risk, or operational disruption. Mitigation focus: Check Dell advisory DSA-2020-042 for vendor-approved firmware or mitigation guidance.; Inventory Dell EMC X-Series, PC5500, and PowerEdge VRTX switch module firmware versions.; Restrict management interfaces to trusted administrative networks only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-5330Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
DellDell PowerConnectunspecifiedListed
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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