How severe is CVE-2020-8577?

CVE-2020-8577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8577?

CVE-2020-8577 affects Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8577?

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

When was CVE-2020-8577 published?

CVE-2020-8577 was published on 2020-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8577

CVE-2020-8577 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller
Published: 2020-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SANtricity OS Controller Software versions 11.50.1 and higher are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow an attacker to discover sensitive information by intercepting its transmission within an https session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8577?: SANtricity OS Controller Software versions 11.50.1 and higher are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow an attacker to discover sensitive information by intercepting its transmission within an https session.
How severe is CVE-2020-8577?: CVE-2020-8577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8577?: CVE-2020-8577 affects Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8577 published?: CVE-2020-8577 was published on 2020-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201105-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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