How severe is CVE-2018-7120?

CVE-2018-7120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7120?

CVE-2018-7120 affects Hp Synergy Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7120?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-7120 published?

CVE-2018-7120 was published on 2019-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7120

CVE-2018-7120 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Synergy Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Synergy Firmware
Published: 2019-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running firmware 5.00.50, which is part of the HPE Synergy Custom SPP 2018.11.20190205, could allow local or remote unauthorized elevation of privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7120?: A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running firmware 5.00.50, which is part of the HPE Synergy Custom SPP 2018.11.20190205, could allow local or remote unauthorized elevation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2018-7120?: CVE-2018-7120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7120?: CVE-2018-7120 affects Hp Synergy Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-7120 published?: CVE-2018-7120 was published on 2019-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03916en_us

Affected products (1)

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