Is CVE-2020-13533 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-13533 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-13533 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-13533 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-13533?

CVE-2020-13533 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-13533

CWE-276Published: April 9, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Dream Report 5 R20-2. IIn the default configuration, the following registry keys, which reference binaries with weak permissions, can be abused by attackers to effectively ‘backdoor’ the installation files and escalate privileges when a new user logs in and uses the application.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-13533 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.