How severe is CVE-2020-11855?

CVE-2020-11855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11855 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11855?

CVE-2020-11855 affects Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11855?

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-2020-11855 published?

CVE-2020-11855 was published on 2020-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11855

CVE-2020-11855 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter
Published: 2020-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Authorization Bypass vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter, affecting version 10.40 and earlier. The vulnerability could allow local attackers on the OBR host to execute code with escalated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11855?: An Authorization Bypass vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter, affecting version 10.40 and earlier. The vulnerability could allow local attackers on the OBR host to execute code with escalated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-11855?: CVE-2020-11855 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-11855 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11855?: CVE-2020-11855 affects Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11855?: 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-2020-11855 published?: CVE-2020-11855 was published on 2020-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operation_bridge_reporter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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