CVE-2020-4945
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.04%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4945 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to overwrite arbirary files due to improper group permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 191945.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to overwrite arbirary files due to improper group permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 191945.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191945VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466367Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191945VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466367Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4945?
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to overwrite arbirary files due to improper group permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 191945.
How severe is CVE-2020-4945?
CVE-2020-4945 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4945?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2020
- CVE-2020-4935IBM Datacap Fastdoc Capture (IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.7 ) i…5.4
- CVE-2020-4937IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through…7.5
- CVE-2020-4938IBM MQ Appliance 9.1 and 9.2 is vulnerable to cross-site req…8.8
- CVE-2020-4941IBM Edge 4.2 could reveal sensitive version information abou…4.3
- CVE-2020-4942IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0.11 is vuln…8.8
- CVE-2020-4944IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0, 7.0.4.0, 7.0.5.3, 7.0.5.…5.5
- CVE-2020-4949IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is v…8.2
- CVE-2020-4951IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 contains locally cach…3.3
- CVE-2020-4952IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an authenticated user…8.8
- CVE-2020-4953IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote authenticate…4.3
- CVE-2020-4954IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1 could all…5.4
- CVE-2020-4955IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1could allo…8
Are you affected by CVE-2020-4945?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST