CVE-2020-4286

Name: CVE-2020-4286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-19T14:15:11.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4286 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 176268.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 176268.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.3
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	11.7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176268VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6194751Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176268VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6194751Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4286?

How severe is CVE-2020-4286?

CVE-2020-4286 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4286?

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