How severe is CVE-2020-7140?

CVE-2020-7140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7140?

CVE-2020-7140 primarily affects Hp Icewall Sso Dfw. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7140?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-7140 published?

CVE-2020-7140 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7140

CVE-2020-7140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Icewall Sso Dfw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Icewall Sso Dfw
Published: 2020-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO Dfw and Dgfw (Domain Gateway Option) could be exploited remotely to cause a remote cross-site scripting (XSS). HPE has provided the following information to resolve this vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO DFW and Dgfw: https://www.hpe.com/jp/icewall_patchaccess

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7140?: A security vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO Dfw and Dgfw (Domain Gateway Option) could be exploited remotely to cause a remote cross-site scripting (XSS). HPE has provided the following information to resolve this vulnerability in HPE IceWall SSO DFW and Dgfw: https://www.hpe.com/jp/icewall_patchaccess
How severe is CVE-2020-7140?: CVE-2020-7140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7140?: CVE-2020-7140 primarily affects Hp Icewall Sso Dfw. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7140?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7140 published?: CVE-2020-7140 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbmu04011en_us

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:icewall_sso_dfw:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:icewall_sso_dgfw:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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