Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in IBM Data Risk Manager
CVE-2020-4428

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The vulnerability found in IBM Data Risk Manager versions 2.0.1 through 2.0.4 enables remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This flaw poses significant security risks, allowing malicious users to manipulate system operations and access sensitive data, which could lead to wider implications in data integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using these versions should prioritize applying updates and security patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. More information can be found on IBM's support page and X-Force vulnerability database.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

Data Risk Manager 2.0.1

Data Risk Manager 2.0.2

Data Risk Manager 2.0.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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