How severe is CVE-2020-9225?

CVE-2020-9225 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-2020-9225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9225?

CVE-2020-9225 affects Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9225?

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-2020-9225 published?

CVE-2020-9225 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9225

CVE-2020-9225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack
Published: 2020-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FusionSphere OpenStack 6.5.1 have an improper permissions management vulnerability. The software does not correctly perform a privilege assignment when an actor attempts to perform an action. Successful exploit could allow certain user to do certain operations beyond its privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9225?: FusionSphere OpenStack 6.5.1 have an improper permissions management vulnerability. The software does not correctly perform a privilege assignment when an actor attempts to perform an action. Successful exploit could allow certain user to do certain operations beyond its privilege.
How severe is CVE-2020-9225?: CVE-2020-9225 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-2020-9225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9225?: CVE-2020-9225 affects Huawei Fusionsphere Openstack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9225?: 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-2020-9225 published?: CVE-2020-9225 was published on 2020-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200617-01-fusionsphere-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:fusionsphere_openstack:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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