CVE-2020-4686

Name: CVE-2020-4686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-17T13:15:12.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4686 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3.1 could allow a remote user authenticated via LDAP to escalate their privileges and perform actions they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 186678.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3.1 could allow a remote user authenticated via LDAP to escalate their privileges and perform actions they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 186678.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Virtualize	8.3.1
Ibm	Flashsystem V5000 Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Flashsystem V7200 Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Flashsystem V9000 Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Flashsystem V9100 Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Flashsystem V9200 Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	San Volume Controller Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Storwize V5000 Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Storwize V5000e Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Storwize V5100 Firmware	8.3.1
Ibm	Storwize V7000 Firmware	8.3.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186678VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6260199Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186678VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6260199Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4686?

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3.1 could allow a remote user authenticated via LDAP to escalate their privileges and perform actions they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 186678.

How severe is CVE-2020-4686?

CVE-2020-4686 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4686?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-4686?

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Source: NVD / NIST