CVE-2020-15505
CVE-2020-15505 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mobileiron Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-11-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-706.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 100% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2021-11-03)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-7497
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2021-11-03)
- Weakness: CWE-706
- Affected product: Mobileiron Core
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability in MobileIron Core & Connector versions 10.3.0.3 and earlier, 10.4.0.0, 10.4.0.1, 10.4.0.2, 10.4.0.3, 10.5.1.0, 10.5.2.0 and 10.6.0.0; and Sentry versions 9.7.2 and earlier, and 9.8.0; and Monitor and Reporting Database (RDB) version 2.0.0.1 and earlier that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15505?
- A remote code execution vulnerability in MobileIron Core & Connector versions 10.3.0.3 and earlier, 10.4.0.0, 10.4.0.1, 10.4.0.2, 10.4.0.3, 10.5.1.0, 10.5.2.0 and 10.6.0.0; and Sentry versions 9.7.2 and earlier, and 9.8.0; and Monitor and Reporting Database (RDB) version 2.0.0.1 and earlier that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15505?
- CVE-2020-15505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-15505 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2020-15505 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15505?
- CVE-2020-15505 primarily affects Mobileiron Core. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15505?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2020-15505 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-15505 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-7497. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).
- When was CVE-2020-15505 published?
- CVE-2020-15505 was published on 2020-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161097/MobileIron-MDM-Hessian-Based-Java-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/41.html
- https://perchsecurity.com/perch-news/cve-spotlight-mobileiron-rce-cve-2020-15505/
- https://www.mobileiron.com/en/blog/mobileiron-security-updates-available
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-15505
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:mobileiron:core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mobileiron:enterprise_connector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mobileiron:monitor_and_reporting_database:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mobileiron:sentry:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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