How severe is CVE-2020-9517?

CVE-2020-9517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9517?

CVE-2020-9517 primarily affects Microfocus Service Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9517?

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

When was CVE-2020-9517 published?

CVE-2020-9517 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9517

CVE-2020-9517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Service Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-1021.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1021
Affected product: Microfocus Service Manager
Published: 2020-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an improper restriction of rendered UI layers or frames vulnerability in Micro Focus Service Manager Release Control versions 9.50 and 9.60. The vulnerability may result in the ability of malicious users to perform UI redress attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9517?: There is an improper restriction of rendered UI layers or frames vulnerability in Micro Focus Service Manager Release Control versions 9.50 and 9.60. The vulnerability may result in the ability of malicious users to perform UI redress attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-9517?: CVE-2020-9517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9517?: CVE-2020-9517 primarily affects Microfocus Service Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9517 published?: CVE-2020-9517 was published on 2020-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03604692

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager:9.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager:9.60:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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