CVE-2020-11854
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Micro Focus Operation Bridge Manager, Operations Bridge (containerized), and Application Performance Management products. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially gaining full control. Organizations running these specific Micro Focus products are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Operation Bridge Manager
- Operations Bridge (containerized)
- Application Performance Management
📦 What is this software?
Application Performance Management by Microfocus
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Application Performance Management by Microfocus
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Application Performance Management by Microfocus
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Operations Bridge by Microfocus
Operations Bridge by Microfocus
Operations Bridge by Microfocus
Operations Bridge by Microfocus
Operations Bridge by Microfocus
Operations Bridge by Microfocus
Operations Bridge by Microfocus
Operations Bridge by Microfocus
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, deploy ransomware, pivot to other systems, and maintain persistent access.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to data exfiltration, installation of backdoors, or deployment of cryptocurrency miners on vulnerable systems.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation, strict access controls, and monitoring that detects exploitation attempts before successful compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code exists (Packet Storm reference), CVSS 9.8 indicates critical severity with low attack complexity, and ZDI advisory confirms remote exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisories for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747657
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review Micro Focus security advisories KM03747657, KM03747658, KM03747854. 2. Identify affected products and versions. 3. Apply vendor-recommended patches or upgrades. 4. Restart affected services/systems. 5. Verify patch installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to vulnerable systems using firewall rules to limit exposure.
Access Control
allImplement strict authentication and authorization controls to limit who can access vulnerable interfaces.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate vulnerable systems from internet and restrict internal network access
- Implement application-level firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed version against affected versions list in CVE descriptionCheck Version:
Product-specific commands vary; consult Micro Focus documentation for version checkingVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is not in affected versions list and check patch logs📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process execution, unexpected network connections from Micro Focus services, authentication anomalies
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious traffic patterns to/from Micro Focus product ports, unexpected outbound connections
SIEM Query:
Example: (source_ip IN [micro_focus_servers] AND (process_name NOT IN [expected_processes] OR destination_ip NOT IN [allowed_destinations]))🔗 References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161182/Micro-Focus-UCMDB-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747657
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747658
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747854
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1287/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161182/Micro-Focus-UCMDB-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747657
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747658
- https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03747854
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1287/
