CVE-2020-11852
CVE-2020-11852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Secure Messaging Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Microfocus Secure Messaging Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DKIM key management page vulnerability on Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway (SMG). Affecting all SMG Appliance running releases prior to July 2020. The vulnerability could allow a logged in user with rights to generate DKIM key information to inject system commands into the call to the DKIM system command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11852?
- DKIM key management page vulnerability on Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway (SMG). Affecting all SMG Appliance running releases prior to July 2020. The vulnerability could allow a logged in user with rights to generate DKIM key information to inject system commands into the call to the DKIM system command.
- How severe is CVE-2020-11852?
- CVE-2020-11852 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-11852 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-11852?
- CVE-2020-11852 affects Microfocus Secure Messaging Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-11852?
- 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-2020-11852 published?
- CVE-2020-11852 was published on 2020-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:secure_messaging_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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