CVE-2020-4774

Name: CVE-2020-4774
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-12T13:15:12.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4774 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An XPath vulnerability may impact IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0.10, caused by the improper handling of user-supplied input. By sending a specially-crafted input, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain unauthorized access or reveal sensitive information such as XML document structure and content. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XPath vulnerability may impact IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0.10, caused by the improper handling of user-supplied input. By sending a specially-crafted input, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain unauthorized access or reveal sensitive information such as XML document structure and content. IBM X-Force ID: 189152.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-91

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Curam Social Program Management	7.0.9.0
Ibm	Curam Social Program Management	7.0.10.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/189152VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346595Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/189152VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346595Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4774?

How severe is CVE-2020-4774?

CVE-2020-4774 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4774?

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