How severe is CVE-2020-11848?

CVE-2020-11848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11848?

CVE-2020-11848 affects Microfocus Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11848?

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

When was CVE-2020-11848 published?

CVE-2020-11848 was published on 2020-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11848

CVE-2020-11848 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Arcsight Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Arcsight Management Center
Published: 2020-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial of service vulnerability on Micro Focus ArcSight Management Center. Affecting all versions prior to version 2.9.5. The vulnerability could cause the server to become unavailable, causing a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11848?: Denial of service vulnerability on Micro Focus ArcSight Management Center. Affecting all versions prior to version 2.9.5. The vulnerability could cause the server to become unavailable, causing a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-11848?: CVE-2020-11848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-11848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11848?: CVE-2020-11848 affects Microfocus Arcsight Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-11848 published?: CVE-2020-11848 was published on 2020-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.microfocus.com/t5/ArcSight-Management-Center-ArcMC/ArcSight-Management-Center-2-9-5-Release-Notes/ta-p/2814648

Affected products (1)

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

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