CVE-2020-4881

Name: CVE-2020-4881
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-19T16:15:13.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4881 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the lack of server hostname verification for SSL/TLS communication. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the lack of server hostname verification for SSL/TLS communication. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 190851.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-346

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Planning Analytics	2.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190851VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404674Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190851VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404674Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4881?

How severe is CVE-2020-4881?

CVE-2020-4881 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4881?

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