Is CVE-2020-8573 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8573 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8573 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-8573 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8573?

CVE-2020-8573 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-8573

CWE-798Published: June 29, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The NetApp HCI H610C, H615C and H610S Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) are shipped with a documented default account and password that should be changed during the initial node setup. During upgrades to Element 11.8 and 12.0 or the Compute Firmware Bundle 12.2.92 the BMC account password on the H610C, H615C and H610S platforms is reset to the default documented value which could allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8573 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.