CVE-2020-9518: Medium severity Microfocus Service Manager vulnerability

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microfocus Service Manager>=9.50<=9.62

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9518?

CVE-2020-9518 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive configuration files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9518?

To fix CVE-2020-9518, upgrade Micro Focus Service Manager to a version beyond 9.62 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Micro Focus Service Manager are affected by CVE-2020-9518?

CVE-2020-9518 affects Micro Focus Service Manager versions 9.50 through 9.62.

4

What type of data is exposed in CVE-2020-9518?

CVE-2020-9518 exposes configuration data that could lead to unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-9518?

While upgrading is the recommended solution, implementing strict access controls can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2020-9518.

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