CVE-2020-7199
CVE-2020-7199 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Edgeline Infrastructure Manager 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: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Hp Edgeline Infrastructure Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to bypass remote authentication leading to execution of arbitrary commands, gaining privileged access, causing denial of service, and changing the configuration.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7199?
- A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Management Software. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to bypass remote authentication leading to execution of arbitrary commands, gaining privileged access, causing denial of service, and changing the configuration.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7199?
- CVE-2020-7199 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-2020-7199 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7199?
- CVE-2020-7199 affects Hp Edgeline Infrastructure Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7199?
- 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-2020-7199 published?
- CVE-2020-7199 was published on 2020-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:edgeline_infrastructure_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Hp Edgeline Infrastructure Manager
- CVE-2021-29203 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): A security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager, also known as HPE Edgeline…
All CVEs affecting Hp Edgeline Infrastructure Manager →
Other CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-45480 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-46389 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): UDS Identity Config builds the Keycloak configuration image (realm, plugins, theme, truststore, JARs) consumed by UDS…
- CVE-2026-10611 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in MISP when LDAP mixed authentication is enabled with OTP enforcement.…
- CVE-2026-47280 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
- CVE-2026-42822 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Local Disconnected Operations allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges…
- CVE-2026-20182 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and…
Browse all CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities →