CVE-2020-4638

Description

IBM API Connect's API Manager 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 is vulnerable to privilege escalation. An invitee to an API Provider organization can escalate privileges by manipulating the invitation link. IBM X-Force ID: 185508.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.52%

Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM API Connect

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6324751	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185508	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4638?: CVE-2020-4638 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4638?: To fix CVE-2020-4638, 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-2020-4638 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4638 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4638?: CVE-2020-4638 affects IBM API Connect.

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