CVE-2020-4430

Name: CVE-2020-4430
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-07T20:15:12.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 68.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4430 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, and 2.0.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to download arbitrary files from the system. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 68.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, and 2.0.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to download arbitrary files from the system. IBM X-Force ID: 180535.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

68.54%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Data Risk Manager	>= 2.0.1, <= 2.0.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/180535VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6206875Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/0Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/180535VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6206875Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-4430US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4430?

How severe is CVE-2020-4430?

CVE-2020-4430 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 68.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4430?

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