How severe is CVE-2020-7139?

CVE-2020-7139 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7139?

CVE-2020-7139 affects Hpe Nimbleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7139?

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-2020-7139 published?

CVE-2020-7139 was published on 2020-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7139

CVE-2020-7139 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Nimbleos 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Nimbleos
Published: 2020-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential remote access security vulnerabilities have been identified with HPE Nimble Storage systems that could be exploited by an attacker to access and modify sensitive information on the system. The following NimbleOS versions, and all subsequent releases, contain a software fix for this vulnerability: 3.9.3.0 4.5.6.0 5.0.9.0 5.1.4.100

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7139?: Potential remote access security vulnerabilities have been identified with HPE Nimble Storage systems that could be exploited by an attacker to access and modify sensitive information on the system. The following NimbleOS versions, and all subsequent releases, contain a software fix for this vulnerability: 3.9.3.0 4.5.6.0 5.0.9.0 5.1.4.100
How severe is CVE-2020-7139?: CVE-2020-7139 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7139?: CVE-2020-7139 affects Hpe Nimbleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7139?: 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-2020-7139 published?: CVE-2020-7139 was published on 2020-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03991en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:nimbleos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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