CVE-2020-11857
CWE-798Published: September 22, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
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
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-11857 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-11857 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts