CVE-2020-4352

Name: CVE-2020-4352
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-29T13:15:09.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4352 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ on HPE NonStop 8.0.4 and 8.1.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack when running in restricted mode. IBM X-Force ID: 178427.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM MQ on HPE NonStop 8.0.4 and 8.1.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack when running in restricted mode. IBM X-Force ID: 178427.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Mq For Hpe Nonstop	8.0.4
Ibm	Mq For Hpe Nonstop	8.1.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178427VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6217600Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178427VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6217600Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4352?

IBM MQ on HPE NonStop 8.0.4 and 8.1.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack when running in restricted mode. IBM X-Force ID: 178427.

How severe is CVE-2020-4352?

CVE-2020-4352 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4352?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-4352?

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Source: NVD / NIST