How severe is CVE-2020-8574?

CVE-2020-8574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8574?

CVE-2020-8574 affects Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8574?

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-2020-8574 published?

CVE-2020-8574 was published on 2020-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8574

CVE-2020-8574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager
Published: 2020-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Active IQ Unified Manager for Linux versions prior to 9.6 ship with the Java Management Extension Remote Method Invocation (JMX RMI) service enabled allowing unauthorized code execution to local users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8574?: Active IQ Unified Manager for Linux versions prior to 9.6 ship with the Java Management Extension Remote Method Invocation (JMX RMI) service enabled allowing unauthorized code execution to local users.
How severe is CVE-2020-8574?: CVE-2020-8574 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8574?: CVE-2020-8574 affects Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8574?: 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-2020-8574 published?: CVE-2020-8574 was published on 2020-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200803-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:active_iq_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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