CVE-2020-24626

Name: CVE-2020-24626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-23T13:15:15.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24626 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unathenticated directory traversal in the ReceiverServlet class doPost() method can lead to arbitrary remote code execution in HPE Pay Per Use (PPU) Utility Computing Service (UCS) Meter version 1.9.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unathenticated directory traversal in the ReceiverServlet class doPost() method can lead to arbitrary remote code execution in HPE Pay Per Use (PPU) Utility Computing Service (UCS) Meter version 1.9.

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

3.04%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hpe	Utility Computing Service Meter	1.9

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24626?

Unathenticated directory traversal in the ReceiverServlet class doPost() method can lead to arbitrary remote code execution in HPE Pay Per Use (PPU) Utility Computing Service (UCS) Meter version 1.9.

How severe is CVE-2020-24626?

CVE-2020-24626 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24626?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-24626?

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Source: NVD / NIST