How severe is CVE-2020-8583?

CVE-2020-8583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8583?

CVE-2020-8583 primarily affects Netapp Hci. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8583?

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-2020-8583 published?

CVE-2020-8583 was published on 2020-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8583

CVE-2020-8583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Hci with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netapp Hci
Published: 2020-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Element Software versions prior to 12.2 and HCI versions prior to 1.8P1 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-2020-8583?: Element Software versions prior to 12.2 and HCI versions prior to 1.8P1 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-2020-8583?: CVE-2020-8583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8583?: CVE-2020-8583 primarily affects Netapp Hci. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8583?: 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-2020-8583 published?: CVE-2020-8583 was published on 2020-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20201113-0008/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:hci:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:element_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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