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CVE-2020-5529

HIGH · CVSS 8.1 EPSS 4.72% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-02-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1. It affects Android, Java. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
code execution
GitHub PoC Links

Note: these links are listed for security research and verification purposes only.

CVE
CVE-2020-5529
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.1
EPSS
4.72%
Android Java

Original NVD Description

HtmlUnit prior to 2.37.0 contains code execution vulnerabilities. HtmlUnit initializes Rhino engine improperly, hence a malicious JavScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application. Moreover, when embedded in Android application, Android-specific initialization of Rhino engine is done in an improper way, hence a malicious JavaScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application.

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