Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Data Risk Manager
CVE-2020-4429

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Data Risk Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

IBM Data Risk Manager versions 2.0.1 through 2.0.6 contain a default password for an administrative account, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access. Exploiting this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, posing significant risks to the affected systems. Organizations utilizing these versions should take immediate action to secure their installations.

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.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2020-4429
Created by Rapid7

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2020-4429
Created by Rapid7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6206875
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/180534
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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