CVE-2020-4481

Name: CVE-2020-4481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-05T14:15:13.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4481 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.2.7.3, 6.2.7.4, 7.0.3.0, and 7.0.4.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.2.7.3, 6.2.7.4, 7.0.3.0, and 7.0.4.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 181848.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Urbancode Deploy	6.2.7.3
Ibm	Urbancode Deploy	6.2.7.4
Ibm	Urbancode Deploy	7.0.3.0
Ibm	Urbancode Deploy	7.0.4.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181848VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6256128Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181848VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6256128Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4481?

How severe is CVE-2020-4481?

CVE-2020-4481 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4481?

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