Is CVE-2020-5720 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-5720 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-5720 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-5720 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-5720?

CVE-2020-5720 has a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-5720

CWE-22Published: February 6, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

MikroTik WinBox before 3.21 is vulnerable to a path traversal vulnerability that allows creation of arbitrary files wherevere WinBox has write permissions. WinBox is vulnerable to this attack if it connects to a malicious endpoint or if an attacker mounts a man in the middle attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-5720 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.