CVE-2020-9521

Name: CVE-2020-9521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-26T15:15:25.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9521 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Micro Focus Service Manager Automation (SMA), affecting versions 2019.08, 2019.05, 2019.02, 2018.08, 2018.05, 2018.02. The vulnerability could allow for the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands and may lead to the product being vulnerable to SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Micro Focus Service Manager Automation (SMA), affecting versions 2019.08, 2019.05, 2019.02, 2018.08, 2018.05, 2018.02. The vulnerability could allow for the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands and may lead to the product being vulnerable to SQL injection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Service Manager Automation	2018.02
Microfocus	Service Manager Automation	2018.05
Microfocus	Service Manager Automation	2018.08
Microfocus	Service Manager Automation	2019.02
Microfocus	Service Manager Automation	2019.05
Microfocus	Service Manager Automation	2019.08

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9521?

How severe is CVE-2020-9521?

CVE-2020-9521 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9521?

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Source: NVD / NIST