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CVE-2020-4430

IBM Data Risk Manager Directory Traversal

4.3 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 68.5%
  1. Published7 May 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

IBM Data Risk Manager contains a directory traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to traverse directories and send a specially crafted URL request to download arbitrary files from the system.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, and 2.0.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to download arbitrary files from the system. IBM X-Force ID: 180535.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected products

IBM Data Risk Manager≥ 2.0.1 ≤ 2.0.4

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-4430 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-4430 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-4430?

CVE-2020-4430 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 68.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-4430?

Affected products include IBM Data Risk Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4430?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.