CVE-2020-4669

Name: CVE-2020-4669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-17T17:15:07.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4669 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 connects to a MongoDB server. MongoDB, a document-oriented database system, is listening on the remote port, and it is configured to allow connections without password authentication. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 connects to a MongoDB server. MongoDB, a document-oriented database system, is listening on the remote port, and it is configured to allow connections without password authentication. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the database. IBM X-Force ID: 184600.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Planning Analytics Cloud	2.0.0
Ibm	Planning Analytics Local	2.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186400VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6436821Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186400VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6436821Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4669?

How severe is CVE-2020-4669?

CVE-2020-4669 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4669?

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