How severe is CVE-2020-11858?

CVE-2020-11858 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-2020-11858 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11858?

CVE-2020-11858 primarily affects Microfocus Operations Bridge. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11858?

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-2020-11858 published?

CVE-2020-11858 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11858

CVE-2020-11858 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operations Bridge 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Operations Bridge
Published: 2020-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Code execution with escalated privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus products Operation Bridge Manager and Operation Bridge (containerized). The vulneravility affects: 1.) Operation Bridge Manager versions: 2020.05, 2019.11, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.05, 10.63,10.62, 10.61, 10.60, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10 and all earlier versions. 2.) Operations Bridge (containerized) versions: 2020.05, 2019.08, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.08, 2018.05. 2018.02 and 2017.11. The vulnerability could allow local attackers to execute code with escalated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11858?: Code execution with escalated privileges vulnerability in Micro Focus products Operation Bridge Manager and Operation Bridge (containerized). The vulneravility affects: 1.) Operation Bridge Manager versions: 2020.05, 2019.11, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.05, 10.63,10.62, 10.61, 10.60, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10 and all earlier versions. 2.) Operations Bridge (containerized) versions: 2020.05, 2019.08, 2019.05, 2018.11, 2018.08, 2018.05. 2018.02 and 2017.11. The vulnerability could allow local attackers to execute code with escalated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-11858?: CVE-2020-11858 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-2020-11858 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11858?: CVE-2020-11858 primarily affects Microfocus Operations Bridge. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11858?: 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-2020-11858 published?: CVE-2020-11858 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2017.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2018.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2019.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2019.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge:2020.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:10.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2018.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2019.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2019.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_bridge_manager:2020.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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