CVE-2020-4469

Name: CVE-2020-4469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-15T14:15:11.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 13.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4469 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By using a specially crafted HTTP command, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary command on the system. EPSS estimates a 13.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By using a specially crafted HTTP command, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary command on the system. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-4211. IBM X-Force ID: 181724.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

13.39%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181724VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6221358Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-37Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181724VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6221358Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-37Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4469?

How severe is CVE-2020-4469?

CVE-2020-4469 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4469?

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