How severe is CVE-2020-7038?

CVE-2020-7038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7038?

CVE-2020-7038 affects Avaya Equinox Conferencing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7038?

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-2020-7038 published?

CVE-2020-7038 was published on 2021-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7038

CVE-2020-7038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Equinox Conferencing with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Avaya Equinox Conferencing
Published: 2021-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in Management component of Avaya Equinox Conferencing that could potentially allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to screen sharing and whiteboard sessions. The affected versions of Management component of Avaya Equinox Conferencing include all 3.x versions before 3.17. Avaya Equinox Conferencing is now offered as Avaya Meetings Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7038?: A vulnerability was discovered in Management component of Avaya Equinox Conferencing that could potentially allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to screen sharing and whiteboard sessions. The affected versions of Management component of Avaya Equinox Conferencing include all 3.x versions before 3.17. Avaya Equinox Conferencing is now offered as Avaya Meetings Server.
How severe is CVE-2020-7038?: CVE-2020-7038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7038?: CVE-2020-7038 affects Avaya Equinox Conferencing. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7038?: 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-2020-7038 published?: CVE-2020-7038 was published on 2021-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/101075574

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avaya:equinox_conferencing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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