How severe is CVE-2020-8585?

CVE-2020-8585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-8585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8585?

CVE-2020-8585 affects Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8585?

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

When was CVE-2020-8585 published?

CVE-2020-8585 was published on 2021-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8585

CVE-2020-8585 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager
Published: 2021-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OnCommand Unified Manager Core Package versions prior to 5.2.5 may disclose sensitive account information to unauthorized users via the use of PuTTY Link (plink).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8585?: OnCommand Unified Manager Core Package versions prior to 5.2.5 may disclose sensitive account information to unauthorized users via the use of PuTTY Link (plink).
How severe is CVE-2020-8585?: CVE-2020-8585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-8585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8585?: CVE-2020-8585 affects Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8585 published?: CVE-2020-8585 was published on 2021-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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