CVE-2020-4693

Name: CVE-2020-4693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-02T19:15:18.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4693 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1.0.000 through 7.1.10 and 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.9 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of data prior to export. IBM X-Force ID: 186782.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1.0.000 through 7.1.10 and 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.9 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of data prior to export. IBM X-Force ID: 186782.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Operations Center	>= 7.1.0.000, <= 7.1.10.000
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Operations Center	>= 8.1.0.000, <= 8.1.9.000

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186782VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6325341Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186782VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6325341Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4693?

How severe is CVE-2020-4693?

CVE-2020-4693 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4693?

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