CVE-2020-4548

Name: CVE-2020-4548
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-20T16:15:11.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4548 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Content Navigator 3.0.7 and 3.0.8 is vulnerable to improper input validation. A malicious administrator could bypass the user interface and send requests to the IBM Content Navigator server with illegal characters that could be stored in the IBM Content Navigator database. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Content Navigator 3.0.7 and 3.0.8 is vulnerable to improper input validation. A malicious administrator could bypass the user interface and send requests to the IBM Content Navigator server with illegal characters that could be stored in the IBM Content Navigator database. IBM X-Force ID: 183316.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Content Navigator	3.0.0
Ibm	Content Navigator	3.0.7
Ibm	Content Navigator	3.0.8

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183316VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6262411Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183316VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6262411Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4548?

How severe is CVE-2020-4548?

CVE-2020-4548 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4548?

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