CVE-2020-4534

Description

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.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.15%

Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255074	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182808	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4534?: CVE-2020-4534 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4534?: To fix CVE-2020-4534, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-4534 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4534 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4534?: CVE-2020-4534 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server.

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