CVE-2020-4603

Name: CVE-2020-4603
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-27T13:15:12.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4603 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 184880.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 184880.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Insights	2.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184880VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6323297Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184880VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6323297Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4603?

How severe is CVE-2020-4603?

CVE-2020-4603 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4603?

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