CVE-2020-4703

Name: CVE-2020-4703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-15T14:15:14.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4703 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 Administrative Console could allow an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files which could be execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-4470. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 Administrative Console could allow an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files which could be execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server. This vulnerability is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-4470. IBM X-Force ID: 187188.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187188VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6328867Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187188VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6328867Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4703?

How severe is CVE-2020-4703?

CVE-2020-4703 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4703?

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