CVE-2020-4534
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CVE-2020-4534 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 could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper handling of UNC paths. By scheduling a task with a specially-crafted UNC path, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper handling of UNC paths. By scheduling a task with a specially-crafted UNC path, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 182808.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 9.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182808VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255074Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182808VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255074Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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