CVE-2020-4362

Name: CVE-2020-4362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-10T14:15:12.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4362 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector. IBM X-Force ID: 178929.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector. IBM X-Force ID: 178929.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.17
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178929VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6174417Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178929VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6174417Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4362?

How severe is CVE-2020-4362?

CVE-2020-4362 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4362?

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