CVE-2020-11861
CVE-2020-11861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Operations Agent 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: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microfocus Operations Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unauthorized escalation of local privileges vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Agent, affecting all versions prior to versions 12.11. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate the local privileges and gain root access on the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-11861?
- Unauthorized escalation of local privileges vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Agent, affecting all versions prior to versions 12.11. The vulnerability could be exploited to escalate the local privileges and gain root access on the system.
- How severe is CVE-2020-11861?
- CVE-2020-11861 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-2020-11861 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-11861?
- CVE-2020-11861 affects Microfocus Operations Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-11861?
- 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-2020-11861 published?
- CVE-2020-11861 was published on 2020-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:operations_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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