HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-24623
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-24623

CWE-89Published: September 18, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Universal API Framework. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow SQL injection in HPE Universal API Framework for VMware Esxi v2.5.2 and HPE Universal API Framework for Microsoft Hyper-V (VHD).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-24623 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

hpe1 product(s)
universal api framework
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04024en_us
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1208/
ADVISORYhttps://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04024en_us
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1208/

All References (4)

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https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04024en_usVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1208/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04024en_usVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1208/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-24623
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 18, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-24623 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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