CVE-2020-4620

Name: CVE-2020-4620
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-22T14:15:13.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4620 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. EPSS estimates a 5.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 184979.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.19%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Data Risk Manager	< 2.0.6.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184979VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6335281Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184979VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6335281Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4620?

How severe is CVE-2020-4620?

CVE-2020-4620 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4620?

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