CVE-2020-4762

Name: CVE-2020-4762
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-05T15:15:13.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4762 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5_2, 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2, and 6.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to create a privileged account due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 188896.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5_2, 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2, and 6.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to create a privileged account due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 188896.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling B2b Integrator	>= 5.2.0.0, <= 5.2.6.5_2
Ibm	Sterling B2b Integrator	>= 6.0.0.0, <= 6.0.3.2
Ibm	Sterling B2b Integrator	6.1.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188896VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6396130Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188896VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6396130Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4762?

How severe is CVE-2020-4762?

CVE-2020-4762 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4762?

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