CVE-2020-4759

Name: CVE-2020-4759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-09T21:15:13.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4759 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 is potentially vulnerable to CVS Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 is potentially vulnerable to CVS Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 188736.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	5.5.4
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	5.5.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188736VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6336917Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188736VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6336917Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4759?

How severe is CVE-2020-4759?

CVE-2020-4759 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4759?

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