Is CVE-2020-29493 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-29493 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-29493 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-29493 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-29493?

CVE-2020-29493 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-29493

CWE-89Published: January 14, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DELL EMC Avamar Server, versions 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, contain a SQL Injection Vulnerability in Fitness Analyzer. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of certain SQL commands on the application's backend database, causing unauthorized read and write access to application data. Exploitation may lead to leakage or deletion of sensitive backup data; hence the severity is Critical. Dell EMC recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-29493 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.