CVE-2020-4688

Name: CVE-2020-4688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-20T15:15:42.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.2 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system as an unprivileged user, caused by command injection vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 186700.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.2 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system as an unprivileged user, caused by command injection vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 186700.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	10.6
Ibm	Security Guardium	11.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186700VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6405952Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186700VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6405952Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4688?

How severe is CVE-2020-4688?

CVE-2020-4688 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4688?

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