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CVE-2020-4495

8.8 · HIGH

IBM Jazz Foundation and IBM Engineering products could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper access control.

Published Jun 2, 2021EPSS 2.65%

Overview

CVE-2020-4495 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 2, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Jazz Foundation and IBM Engineering products could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper access control. By sending a specially-crafted request to the REST API, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass access restrictions, and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 182114.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4495?

CVE-2020-4495 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 2, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-4495?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-4495?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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