CVE-2020-4638: ibm api_connect
CVSS: 7.2v3.0HighModified
Published 03-09-2020Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4638 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in ibm api_connect. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.71%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-09-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:L/S:U/C:H/AV:N/PR:H/A:H/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.71% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.71%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- api_connect2018.4.1.0 | 2018.4.12 | ≥ 2018.4.1.0, ≤ 2018.4.1.12
1 vendor · 1 product