CVE-2020-7197

Name: CVE-2020-7197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-26T16:15:14.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7197 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SSMC3.7.0.0 is vulnerable to remote authentication bypass. HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) 3.7.0.0 is an off node multiarray manager web application and remains isolated from data on the managed arrays. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SSMC3.7.0.0 is vulnerable to remote authentication bypass. HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) 3.7.0.0 is an off node multiarray manager web application and remains isolated from data on the managed arrays. HPE has provided an update to HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) software 3.7.0.0* Upgrade to HPE 3PAR StoreServ Management Console 3.7.1.1 or later.

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

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Storeserv Management Console	< 3.7.1.1

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst04045en_usPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst04045en_usPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7197?

How severe is CVE-2020-7197?

CVE-2020-7197 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7197?

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