CVE-2020-4631

Name: CVE-2020-4631
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-04T16:15:12.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4631 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 agent files, in non-default configurations, on Windows are assigned access to everyone with full control permissions, which could allow a local user to cause interruption of the service operations. IBM X-Force ID: 185372.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 agent files, in non-default configurations, on Windows are assigned access to everyone with full control permissions, which could allow a local user to cause interruption of the service operations. IBM X-Force ID: 185372.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185372VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255116Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185372VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255116Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4631?

How severe is CVE-2020-4631?

CVE-2020-4631 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4631?

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