CVE-2020-7037
CVE-2020-7037 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Equinox Conferencing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Avaya Equinox Conferencing
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Description
An XML External Entities (XXE) vulnerability in Media Server component of Avaya Equinox Conferencing could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to information that is stored on an affected system or even potentially lead to a denial of service. The affected versions of Avaya Equinox Conferencing includes all 9.x versions before 9.1.11. Equinox Conferencing is now offered as Avaya Meetings Server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7037?
- An XML External Entities (XXE) vulnerability in Media Server component of Avaya Equinox Conferencing could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain read access to information that is stored on an affected system or even potentially lead to a denial of service. The affected versions of Avaya Equinox Conferencing includes all 9.x versions before 9.1.11. Equinox Conferencing is now offered as Avaya Meetings Server.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7037?
- CVE-2020-7037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7037 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7037?
- CVE-2020-7037 affects Avaya Equinox Conferencing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7037?
- 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-2020-7037 published?
- CVE-2020-7037 was published on 2021-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:avaya:equinox_conferencing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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