Is CVE-2018-7120 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2018-7120 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2018-7120 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2018-7120 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-7120?

CVE-2018-7120 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2018-7120

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running firmware 5.00.50, which is part of the HPE Synergy Custom SPP 2018.11.20190205, could allow local or remote unauthorized elevation of privilege.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-7120 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.