CVE-2020-5569: An unquoted search path vulnerability exists in HDD Password tool (for Windows) version 1.20.6620 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-5569?

password tool for windows: upgrade to newer than 1.20.6620. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-5569 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5569 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-5569 affect?

CVE-2020-5569 affects password tool for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An unquoted search path vulnerability exists in HDD Password tool (for Windows) version 1.20.6620 and earlier which is stored in CANVIO PREMIUM 3TB(HD-MB30TY, HD-MA30TY, HD-MB30TS, HD-MA30TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 2TB(HD-MB20TY, HD-MA20TY, HD-MB2

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2020-5569 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting password tool for windows. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An unquoted search path vulnerability exists in HDD Password tool (for Windows) version 1.20.6620 and earlier which is stored in CANVIO PREMIUM 3TB(HD-MB30TY, HD-MA30TY, HD-MB30TS, HD-MA30TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 2TB(HD-MB20TY, HD-MA20TY, HD-MB20TS, HD-MA20TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 1TB(HD-MB10TY, HD-MA10TY, HD-MB10TS, HD-MA10TS), CANVIO SLIM 1TB(HD-SB10TK, HD-SB10TS), and CANVIO SLIM 500GB(HD-SB50GK, HD-SA50GK, HD-SB50GS, HD-SA50GS), and which was downloade

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2020-04-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: toshiba

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-20 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

toshiba password tool for windows UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.20.6620

Fixed in: newer than 1.20.6620

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy password-tool-for-windows || rpm -q password-tool-for-windows || password-tool-for-windows --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.20.6620 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade password-tool-for-windows

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade password-tool-for-windows

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-5569?

password tool for windows: upgrade to newer than 1.20.6620. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-5569 being exploited?

CVE-2020-5569 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-5569 affect?

CVE-2020-5569 affects password tool for windows. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). An unquoted search path vulnerability exists in HDD Password tool (for Windows) version 1.20.6620 and earlier which is stored in CANVIO PREMIUM 3TB(HD-MB30TY, HD-MA30TY, HD-MB30TS, HD-MA30TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 2TB(HD-MB20TY, HD-MA20TY, HD-MB2

How urgent is CVE-2020-5569?

Priority 37/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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