How severe is CVE-2020-11849?

CVE-2020-11849 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-2020-11849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11849?

CVE-2020-11849 primarily affects Microfocus Identity Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11849?

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-2020-11849 published?

CVE-2020-11849 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11849

CVE-2020-11849 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Identity Manager 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Identity Manager
Published: 2020-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Elevation of privilege and/or unauthorized access vulnerability in Micro Focus Identity Manager. Affecting versions prior to 4.7.3 and 4.8.1 hot fix 1. The vulnerability could allow information exposure that can result in an elevation of privilege or an unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11849?: Elevation of privilege and/or unauthorized access vulnerability in Micro Focus Identity Manager. Affecting versions prior to 4.7.3 and 4.8.1 hot fix 1. The vulnerability could allow information exposure that can result in an elevation of privilege or an unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2020-11849?: CVE-2020-11849 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-2020-11849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11849?: CVE-2020-11849 primarily affects Microfocus Identity Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11849?: 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-2020-11849 published?: CVE-2020-11849 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:4.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:identity_manager:4.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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