CVE-2020-9521
CVE-2020-9521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Service Manager Automation 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Microfocus Service Manager Automation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Micro Focus Service Manager Automation (SMA), affecting versions 2019.08, 2019.05, 2019.02, 2018.08, 2018.05, 2018.02. The vulnerability could allow for the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands and may lead to the product being vulnerable to SQL injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9521?
- An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Micro Focus Service Manager Automation (SMA), affecting versions 2019.08, 2019.05, 2019.02, 2018.08, 2018.05, 2018.02. The vulnerability could allow for the improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands and may lead to the product being vulnerable to SQL injection.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9521?
- CVE-2020-9521 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-2020-9521 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9521?
- CVE-2020-9521 primarily affects Microfocus Service Manager Automation. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9521?
- 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-2020-9521 published?
- CVE-2020-9521 was published on 2020-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager_automation:2018.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager_automation:2018.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager_automation:2018.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager_automation:2019.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager_automation:2019.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:service_manager_automation:2019.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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