How severe is CVE-2020-7197?

CVE-2020-7197 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-2020-7197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7197?

CVE-2020-7197 affects Hp Storeserv Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7197?

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-2020-7197 published?

CVE-2020-7197 was published on 2020-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7197

CVE-2020-7197 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Storeserv Management Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hp Storeserv Management Console
Published: 2020-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SSMC3.7.0.0 is vulnerable to remote authentication bypass. HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) 3.7.0.0 is an off node multiarray manager web application and remains isolated from data on the managed arrays. HPE has provided an update to HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) software 3.7.0.0* Upgrade to HPE 3PAR StoreServ Management Console 3.7.1.1 or later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7197?: SSMC3.7.0.0 is vulnerable to remote authentication bypass. HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) 3.7.0.0 is an off node multiarray manager web application and remains isolated from data on the managed arrays. HPE has provided an update to HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) software 3.7.0.0* Upgrade to HPE 3PAR StoreServ Management Console 3.7.1.1 or later.
How severe is CVE-2020-7197?: CVE-2020-7197 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-2020-7197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7197?: CVE-2020-7197 affects Hp Storeserv Management Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7197?: 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-2020-7197 published?: CVE-2020-7197 was published on 2020-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst04045en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:storeserv_management_console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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