CVE-2020-4952

Name: CVE-2020-4952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-27T17:15:13.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4952 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an authenticated user to gain root access due to improper access control. IBM X-Force ID: 192028.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an authenticated user to gain root access due to improper access control. IBM X-Force ID: 192028.

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

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	11.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192028VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6408630Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192028VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6408630Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4952?

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an authenticated user to gain root access due to improper access control. IBM X-Force ID: 192028.

How severe is CVE-2020-4952?

CVE-2020-4952 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4952?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-4952?

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Source: NVD / NIST