CVE-2020-4270: ibm qradar Incorrect Default Permissions
Modified
Published 15-04-2020Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4270 is a high (CVSS 8.4) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in ibm qradar. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
8.4/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.49%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits2reference
Timeline
- 15-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 could allow a local user to gain escalated privileges due to weak file permissions. IBM X-ForceID: 175846.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/UI:N/AC:L/PR:N/C:H/S:U/A:H/I:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.4HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.49%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.49% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (seclists.org)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- qradar7.3.3.Patch2 | 7.3.0
- qradar_security_information_and_event_manager≥ 7.3.0, < 7.3.3 | 7.3.3 | 7.3.3:p1 | 7.3.3:p2
1 vendor · 2 products
References
4 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/157335/QRadar-Community-Edition-7.3.1.6-Insecure-File-Permissions.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry