CVE-2020-4983

Name: CVE-2020-4983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-20T15:15:42.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4983 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum LSF 10.1 and IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2 could allow a user on the local network who has privileges to submit LSF jobs to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 192586.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum LSF 10.1 and IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2 could allow a user on the local network who has privileges to submit LSF jobs to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 192586.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

34.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Lsf	10.1
Ibm	Spectrum Lsf Suite	10.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192586VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.hpcsec.com/2021/01/14/cve-2020-4983/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6395478Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192586VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.hpcsec.com/2021/01/14/cve-2020-4983/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6395478Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4983?

IBM Spectrum LSF 10.1 and IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2 could allow a user on the local network who has privileges to submit LSF jobs to execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 192586.

How severe is CVE-2020-4983?

CVE-2020-4983 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4983?

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-2020-4983?

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Source: NVD / NIST