CVE-2020-4889: ibm spectrum_scale
CVSS: 4.0v3.0MediumModified
Published 26-01-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4889 is a medium (CVSS 4.0) vulnerability in ibm spectrum_scale. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.0/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.4 and 5.1.0 could allow a local user to poison log files which could impact support and development efforts. IBM X-Force ID: 190971.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsLow 3.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/PR:N/UI:N/AV:L/I:L/AC:L/C:N/A:N/S:U/RC:C/E:U/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.29% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
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
- spectrum_scale5.0.0 | 5.0.5.4 | 5.1 | ≥ 5.0.0, ≤ 5.0.5.4 | 5.1.0
1 vendor · 1 product