CVE-2020-9522

Name: CVE-2020-9522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-16T14:15:11.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9522 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, Affecting versions 7.0.x, 7.2 and 7.2.1 . The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, Affecting versions 7.0.x, 7.2 and 7.2.1 . The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microfocus	Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9522?

How severe is CVE-2020-9522?

CVE-2020-9522 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9522?

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Source: NVD / NIST