CVE-2020-4689

Name: CVE-2020-4689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-12T14:15:13.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4689 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium 11.2 is vulnerable to CVS Injection. A remote privileged attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 is vulnerable to CVS Injection. A remote privileged attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-ForceID: 186696.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	11.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186696VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346884Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186696VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346884Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4689?

How severe is CVE-2020-4689?

CVE-2020-4689 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4689?

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