CVE-2020-8583

Name: CVE-2020-8583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-13T16:15:18.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8583 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Element Software versions prior to 12.2 and HCI versions prior to 1.8P1 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow an attacker to discover sensitive information by intercepting its transmission within an https session.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Element Software versions prior to 12.2 and HCI versions prior to 1.8P1 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow an attacker to discover sensitive information by intercepting its transmission within an https session.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netapp	Hci	<= 1.8
Netapp	Element Os	>= 10.0, < 12.2

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20201113-0008/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20201113-0008/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8583?

How severe is CVE-2020-8583?

CVE-2020-8583 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8583?

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-2020-8583?

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Source: NVD / NIST