CVE-2020-4717

Name: CVE-2020-4717
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-10T15:15:12.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4717 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability exists in IBM SPSS Modeler Subscription Installer that allows a user with create symbolic link permission to write arbitrary file in another protected path during product installation. IBM X-Force ID: 187727.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability exists in IBM SPSS Modeler Subscription Installer that allows a user with create symbolic link permission to write arbitrary file in another protected path during product installation. IBM X-Force ID: 187727.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spss Modeler	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187727VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427901Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187727VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427901Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4717?

How severe is CVE-2020-4717?

CVE-2020-4717 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4717?

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