How severe is CVE-2020-9522?

CVE-2020-9522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9522?

CVE-2020-9522 affects Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9522?

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

When was CVE-2020-9522 published?

CVE-2020-9522 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9522

CVE-2020-9522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express
Published: 2020-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, Affecting versions 7.0.x, 7.2 and 7.2.1 . The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9522?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Micro Focus ArcSight Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) product, Affecting versions 7.0.x, 7.2 and 7.2.1 . The vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-9522?: CVE-2020-9522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9522?: CVE-2020-9522 affects Microfocus Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9522 published?: CVE-2020-9522 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03650888

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:arcsight_enterprise_security_manager_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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