CVE-2020-4206

Name: CVE-2020-4206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-31T15:15:16.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4206 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system in the context of root user, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. IBM X-Force ID: 174966.. EPSS estimates a 4.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system in the context of root user, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. IBM X-Force ID: 174966.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.61%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174966VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174966VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4206?

How severe is CVE-2020-4206?

CVE-2020-4206 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4206?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST