Vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server
CVE-2020-4534
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper handling of UNC paths. By scheduling a task with a specially-crafted UNC path, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 182808.
EPSS: 0.004 (34.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ibm Websphere Application Server — versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5
- Ibm Websphere_application_server — versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory, x_refsource_XF)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-4534?
- CVE-2020-4534 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-08-03.
- How severe is CVE-2020-4534?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.