Is CVE-2020-5344 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-5344 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-5344 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-5344 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-5344?

CVE-2020-5344 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-5344

CWE-121Published: March 31, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dell EMC iDRAC7, iDRAC8 and iDRAC9 versions prior to 2.65.65.65, 2.70.70.70, 4.00.00.00 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability to crash the affected process or execute arbitrary code on the system by sending specially crafted input data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-5344 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.