CVE-2020-8721

Name: CVE-2020-8721
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-13T03:15:15.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8721 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) Server Boards, Server Systems and Compute Modules before version 1.59 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Server Board S2600wt Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server System R1000wt Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server System R2000wt Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server Board S2600cw	< 1.59
Intel	Compute Module Hns2600kp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server Board S2600kp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Compute Module Hns2600tp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Compute Module S2600tp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server Board S1200sp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server System Lr1304sp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server System Lsvrp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server System R1000sp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server Board S2600wf Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server System R1000wf Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server System R2000wf Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server Board S2600st Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Compute Module Hns2600bp Firmware	< 1.59
Intel	Server Board S2600bp Firmware	< 1.59

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200814-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00384.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8721?

How severe is CVE-2020-8721?

CVE-2020-8721 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8721?

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