CVE-2020-4347

Name: CVE-2020-4347
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-16T16:15:13.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4347 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 could be subject to attacks based on privilege escalation due to inappropriate file permissions for files used by WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. IBM X-Force ID: 178412.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 could be subject to attacks based on privilege escalation due to inappropriate file permissions for files used by WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. IBM X-Force ID: 178412.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178412VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6191679Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178412VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6191679Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4347?

How severe is CVE-2020-4347?

CVE-2020-4347 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4347?

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