CVE-2020-8574

Name: CVE-2020-8574
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-03T17:15:12.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8574 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Active IQ Unified Manager for Linux versions prior to 9.6 ship with the Java Management Extension Remote Method Invocation (JMX RMI) service enabled allowing unauthorized code execution to local users.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Active IQ Unified Manager for Linux versions prior to 9.6 ship with the Java Management Extension Remote Method Invocation (JMX RMI) service enabled allowing unauthorized code execution to local users.

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

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netapp	Active Iq Unified Manager	< 9.6

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200803-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200803-0001/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8574?

How severe is CVE-2020-8574?

CVE-2020-8574 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8574?

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