CVE-2020-4302

Name: CVE-2020-4302
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-12T14:15:12.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4302 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted excel file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted excel file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 176610.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.13
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.1.0, <= 11.1.7
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.0.13

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176610VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346922Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176610VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346922Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4302?

How severe is CVE-2020-4302?

CVE-2020-4302 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4302?

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