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CVE-2020-11861

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2020-11861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unauthorized escalation of local privileges vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Agent, affecting all versions prior to versions 12.11. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate the local privileges and gain root access on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unauthorized escalation of local privileges vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Agent, affecting all versions prior to versions 12.11. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate the local privileges and gain root access on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrofocusOperations Agent<= 12.11

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11861?
Unauthorized escalation of local privileges vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Agent, affecting all versions prior to versions 12.11. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate the local privileges and gain root access on the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-11861?
CVE-2020-11861 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11861?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST