CVE-2020-4278

Name: CVE-2020-4278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-05T16:15:12.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix enviornment. IBM X-Force ID: 176137.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix enviornment. IBM X-Force ID: 176137.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Platform Lsf	9.1
Ibm	Platform Lsf	10.1
Ibm	Spectrum Computing For High Performance Analytics	10.2
Ibm	Spectrum Lsf	10.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176137VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3357549Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176137VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3357549Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4278?

How severe is CVE-2020-4278?

CVE-2020-4278 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4278?

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