CVE-2020-4230

Name: CVE-2020-4230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-19T16:15:12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to an escalation of privilege when an authenticated local attacker with special permissions executes specially crafted Db2 commands. IBM X-Force ID: 175212.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to an escalation of privilege when an authenticated local attacker with special permissions executes specially crafted Db2 commands. IBM X-Force ID: 175212.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175212VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2878809Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175212VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2878809Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4230?

How severe is CVE-2020-4230?

CVE-2020-4230 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4230?

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