CVE-2020-8756

Name: CVE-2020-8756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T18:15:18.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8756 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70 and 14.0.45 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 in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70 and 14.0.45 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/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	Converged Security And Manageability Engine	< 11.8.80
Intel	Converged Security And Manageability Engine	>= 11.12.0, < 11.12.80
Intel	Converged Security And Manageability Engine	>= 11.22.0, < 11.22.80
Intel	Converged Security And Manageability Engine	>= 12.0, < 12.0.70
Intel	Converged Security And Manageability Engine	>= 14.0, < 14.0.45

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8756?

How severe is CVE-2020-8756?

CVE-2020-8756 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8756?

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