How severe is CVE-2020-7136?

CVE-2020-7136 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-2020-7136 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7136?

CVE-2020-7136 affects Hpe Smart Update Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7136?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-7136 published?

CVE-2020-7136 was published on 2020-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7136

CVE-2020-7136 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hpe Smart Update Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 80% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 80% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Smart Update Manager
Published: 2020-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to version 8.5.6 could allow remote unauthorized access. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to 8.5.6. Please visit the HPE Support Center at https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home to download the latest version of HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM). Download the latest version of HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) or download the latest Service Pack For ProLiant (SPP).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7136?: A security vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to version 8.5.6 could allow remote unauthorized access. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to 8.5.6. Please visit the HPE Support Center at https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home to download the latest version of HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM). Download the latest version of HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) or download the latest Service Pack For ProLiant (SPP).
How severe is CVE-2020-7136?: CVE-2020-7136 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-2020-7136 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 80% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7136?: CVE-2020-7136 affects Hpe Smart Update Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7136?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-7136 published?: CVE-2020-7136 was published on 2020-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbmu03997en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hpe:smart_update_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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