How severe is CVE-2020-11838?

CVE-2020-11838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-11838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11838?

CVE-2020-11838 primarily affects Microfocus Arcsight Management Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11838?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-11838 published?

CVE-2020-11838 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11838

CVE-2020-11838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Arcsight Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Arcsight Management Center
Published: 2020-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Management Center product, Affecting versions 2.6.1, 2.7.x, 2.8.x, 2.9.x prior to 2.9.4. The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11838?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Management Center product, Affecting versions 2.6.1, 2.7.x, 2.8.x, 2.9.x prior to 2.9.4. The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-11838?: CVE-2020-11838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-11838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11838?: CVE-2020-11838 primarily affects Microfocus Arcsight Management Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-11838 published?: CVE-2020-11838 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03650893

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:arcsight_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:arcsight_management_center:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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