CVE-2020-4779

Name: CVE-2020-4779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-12T13:15:13.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4779 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A HTTP Verb Tampering vulnerability may impact IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0.10. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security access controls. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A HTTP Verb Tampering vulnerability may impact IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0.10. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 189156.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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/189157VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346579Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/189157VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346579Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4779?

How severe is CVE-2020-4779?

CVE-2020-4779 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4779?

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