How severe is CVE-2020-11859?

CVE-2020-11859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 high.

Is CVE-2020-11859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11859?

CVE-2020-11859 affects Microfocus Imanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11859?

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-2020-11859 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-11859 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4199.

When was CVE-2020-11859 published?

CVE-2020-11859 was published on 2024-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11859

CVE-2020-11859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Imanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-4199
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Imanager
Published: 2024-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in OpenText iManager allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects iManager before 3.2.3

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11859?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in OpenText iManager allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects iManager before 3.2.3
How severe is CVE-2020-11859?: CVE-2020-11859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-11859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11859?: CVE-2020-11859 affects Microfocus Imanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11859?: 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-2020-11859 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-11859 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-4199.
When was CVE-2020-11859 published?: CVE-2020-11859 was published on 2024-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/imanager-32/imanager323_releasenotes/data/imanager323_releasenotes.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:imanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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