How severe is CVE-2020-9518?

CVE-2020-9518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9518?

CVE-2020-9518 affects Microfocus Service Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9518?

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

When was CVE-2020-9518 published?

CVE-2020-9518 was published on 2020-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9518

CVE-2020-9518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Service Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Service Manager
Published: 2020-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Login filter can access configuration files vulnerability in Micro Focus Service Manager (Web Tier), affecting versions 9.50, 9.51, 9.52, 9.60, 9.61, 9.62. The vulnerability could be exploited to allow unauthorized access to configuration data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9518?: Login filter can access configuration files vulnerability in Micro Focus Service Manager (Web Tier), affecting versions 9.50, 9.51, 9.52, 9.60, 9.61, 9.62. The vulnerability could be exploited to allow unauthorized access to configuration data.
How severe is CVE-2020-9518?: CVE-2020-9518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9518?: CVE-2020-9518 affects Microfocus Service Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9518 published?: CVE-2020-9518 was published on 2020-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03607792

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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