8.4
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-11855: Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter HPE-OBR Incorrect Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 22 2020(Updated: )

An Authorization Bypass vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter, affecting version 10.40 and earlier. The vulnerability could allow local attackers on the OBR host to execute code with escalated privileges.

Credit: security@microfocus.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter
Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter<=10.40

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-11855.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-11855?

    The severity of CVE-2020-11855 is high with a CVSS score of 8.4.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-11855?

    Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter versions up to and including 10.40 are affected by CVE-2020-11855.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-11855?

    An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit CVE-2020-11855.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2020-11855?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-11855 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03710590) and [Reference 2](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1217/).

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