CVE-2020-7198

CVE-2020-7198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Oneview with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

There is a remote escalation of privilege possible for a malicious user that has a OneView account in OneView and Synergy Composer. HPE has provided updates to Oneview and Synergy Composer: Update to version 5.5 of OneView, Composer, or Composer2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7198?
There is a remote escalation of privilege possible for a malicious user that has a OneView account in OneView and Synergy Composer. HPE has provided updates to Oneview and Synergy Composer: Update to version 5.5 of OneView, Composer, or Composer2.
How severe is CVE-2020-7198?
CVE-2020-7198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2020-7198 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7198?
CVE-2020-7198 primarily affects Hp Oneview. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7198?
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-2020-7198 published?
CVE-2020-7198 was published on 2020-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

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