CVE-2020-11851

Arbitrary code execution vulnerability on Micro Focus ArcSight Logger product, affecting all version prior to 7.1.1

published November 17, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on Micro Focus ArcSight Logger with an exploit, and that’s pretty alarming! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can sneak into the kitchen and start cooking whatever they want without anyone stopping them—a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could not only access sensitive data but also manipulate system configurations or even shut down critical services. This could lead to a breach far worse than an unexpected dinner guest at the wrong table!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can sneak into the kitchen and start cooking whatever they want without anyone stopping them—a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ This vulnerability exists due to inadequate input validation in the Micro Focus ArcSight Logger, allowing an attacker to send crafted requests that execute arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could not only access sensitive data but also manipulate system configurations or even shut down critical services. This could lead to a breach far worse than an unexpected dinner guest at the wrong table! To mitigate this issue, upgrade to version 7.1.1 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched. Additionally, monitor your system for any suspicious activity during your upgrade process. You've got this! By staying proactive and following these steps, you can lock down your system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02948 · 87.1th percentile
Published
2020-11-17T01:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 NOV 01:02Z
    Arbitrary code execution vulnerability on Micro Focus ArcSight Logger product, affecting all version prior to 7.1.1
    cvelistv5