How severe is CVE-2020-11850?

CVE-2020-11850 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-11850 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11850?

CVE-2020-11850 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11850?

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.

Does CVE-2020-11850 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-11850 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4190.

When was CVE-2020-11850 published?

CVE-2020-11850 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11850

CVE-2020-11850 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-4190
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset
Published: 2024-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in OpenText Self Service Password Reset allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects Self Service Password Reset before 4.5.0.2 and 4.4.0.6

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11850?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in OpenText Self Service Password Reset allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects Self Service Password Reset before 4.5.0.2 and 4.4.0.6
How severe is CVE-2020-11850?: CVE-2020-11850 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-11850 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11850?: CVE-2020-11850 primarily affects Microfocus Netiq Self Service Password Reset. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11850?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-11850 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-11850 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4190.
When was CVE-2020-11850 published?: CVE-2020-11850 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/self-service-password-reset-45/sspr-4502-release-notes/data/sspr-4502-release-notes.html#b149gz5h

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.4:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.4:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.4:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.4:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.4:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:netiq_self_service_password_reset:4.5:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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