CVE-2020-4272

Name: CVE-2020-4272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-15T16:15:17.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4272 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request specify a malicious file from a remote system, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request specify a malicious file from a remote system, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server. IBM X-ForceID: 175898.

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

2.98%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.3.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157337/QRadar-Community-Edition-7.3.1.6-Arbitrary-Object-Instantiation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175898VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189645Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157337/QRadar-Community-Edition-7.3.1.6-Arbitrary-Object-Instantiation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175898VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189645Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4272?

How severe is CVE-2020-4272?

CVE-2020-4272 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4272?

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