CVE-2020-12145

Name: CVE-2020-12145
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-05T19:15:12.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12145 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator versions prior to 8.9.11+, 8.10.11+, or 9.0.1+ uses HTTP headers to authenticate REST API calls from localhost. This makes it possible to log in to Orchestrator by introducing an HTTP HOST header set to 127.0.0.1 or localhost. EPSS estimates a 6.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator versions prior to 8.9.11+, 8.10.11+, or 9.0.1+ uses HTTP headers to authenticate REST API calls from localhost. This makes it possible to log in to Orchestrator by introducing an HTTP HOST header set to 127.0.0.1 or localhost. Orchestrator instances that are hosted by customers –on-premise or in a public cloud provider –are affected by this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.05%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Silver-Peak	Unity Orchestrator	< 8.9.11\+
Silver-Peak	Unity Orchestrator	>= 8.10, < 8.10.11\+
Silver-Peak	Unity Orchestrator	>= 9.0, < 9.0.1\+

References

https://www.silver-peak.com/support/user-documentation/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.silver-peak.com/support/user-documentation/security-advisoriesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12145?

How severe is CVE-2020-12145?

CVE-2020-12145 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12145?

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