How severe is CVE-2020-9242?

CVE-2020-9242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9242?

CVE-2020-9242 affects Huawei Fusioncompute. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9242?

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-2020-9242 published?

CVE-2020-9242 was published on 2020-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9242

CVE-2020-9242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Fusioncompute with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Huawei Fusioncompute
Published: 2020-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

FusionCompute 8.0.0 have a command injection vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently validate certain parameters post from user, successful exploit could allow an authenticated attacker to launch a command injection attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9242?: FusionCompute 8.0.0 have a command injection vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently validate certain parameters post from user, successful exploit could allow an authenticated attacker to launch a command injection attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-9242?: CVE-2020-9242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9242?: CVE-2020-9242 affects Huawei Fusioncompute. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9242?: 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-2020-9242 published?: CVE-2020-9242 was published on 2020-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200812-01-compute-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:huawei:fusioncompute:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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