CVE-2020-11857: Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter shrboadmin Use of Hard-coded Credentials Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 22, 2020
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Updated

An Authorization Bypass vulnerability on Micro Focus Operation Bridge Reporter, affecting version 10.40 and earlier. The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to access the OBR host as a non-admin user

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the creation of the shrboadmin user during installation. The product contains a hard-coded password for this account. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the shrboadmin user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter
Microfocus Operation Bridge Reporter>=10.00<=10.40

Event History

Sep 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-11857?

CVE-2020-11857 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Micro Focus Operations Bridge Reporter.

2

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-11857?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-11857.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11857?

CVE-2020-11857 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-11857?

To fix CVE-2020-11857, it is recommended to apply the patches or updates provided by Micro Focus.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-11857?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-11857 on the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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