CVE-2020-15505

Name: CVE-2020-15505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-07T02:15:10.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15505 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability in MobileIron Core & Connector versions 10.3.0.3 and earlier, 10.4.0.0, 10.4.0.1, 10.4.0.2, 10.4.0.3, 10.5.1.0, 10.5.2.0 and 10.6.0.0; and Sentry versions 9.7.2 and earlier, and 9.8.0; and Monitor and Reporting Database (RDB) version 2.0.0.1 and earlier that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in MobileIron Core & Connector versions 10.3.0.3 and earlier, 10.4.0.0, 10.4.0.1, 10.4.0.2, 10.4.0.3, 10.5.1.0, 10.5.2.0 and 10.6.0.0; and Sentry versions 9.7.2 and earlier, and 9.8.0; and Monitor and Reporting Database (RDB) version 2.0.0.1 and earlier that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

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

99.74%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mobileiron	Core	< 10.3.0.4
Mobileiron	Core	>= 10.4.0.0, < 10.4.0.4
Mobileiron	Core	>= 10.5.1.0, < 10.5.1.1
Mobileiron	Core	>= 10.5.2.0, < 10.5.2.1
Mobileiron	Core	>= 10.6.0.0, < 10.6.0.1
Mobileiron	Enterprise Connector	< 10.3.0.4
Mobileiron	Enterprise Connector	>= 10.4.0.0, < 10.4.0.4
Mobileiron	Enterprise Connector	>= 10.5.1.0, < 10.5.1.1
Mobileiron	Enterprise Connector	>= 10.5.2.0, < 10.5.2.1
Mobileiron	Enterprise Connector	>= 10.6.0.0, < 10.6.0.1
Mobileiron	Monitor And Reporting Database	< 2.0.0.2
Mobileiron	Sentry	>= 9.7.0, < 9.7.3
Mobileiron	Sentry	>= 9.8.0, < 9.8.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161097/MobileIron-MDM-Hessian-Based-Java-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/41.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://perchsecurity.com/perch-news/cve-spotlight-mobileiron-rce-cve-2020-15505/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161097/MobileIron-MDM-Hessian-Based-Java-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/41.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://perchsecurity.com/perch-news/cve-spotlight-mobileiron-rce-cve-2020-15505/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-availableVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-15505US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15505?

How severe is CVE-2020-15505?

CVE-2020-15505 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15505?

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Source: NVD / NIST