CVE-2020-4828: ibm api_connect Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 04-02-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4828 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm api_connect. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.81%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-02-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM API Connect 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.1.0 and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.13 is vulnerable to web cache poisoning, caused by improper input validation by modifying HTTP request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 189842.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/C:L/PR:N/UI:N/AC:L/I:L/A:N/S:U/RC:C/RL:O/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Medium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.81%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
57%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.81% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.81%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- api_connect2018.4.1.0 | 2018.4.1.13 | ≥ 2018.4.1.0, ≤ 2018.4.1.13 | 10.0.0.0 | 10.0.1.0
1 vendor · 1 product