CVE-2020-4927: ibm spectrum_scale
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighModified
Published 15-03-2023Last modified 26-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4927 is a high (CVSS 8.2) vulnerability in ibm spectrum_scale. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.35%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the Spectrum Scale 5.0.5.0 through 5.1.6.1 core component could allow unauthorized access to user data or injection of arbitrary data in the communication protocol. IBM X-Force ID: 191695.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NSources2 sources · 5.7–8.2
- CVE.orgCNA5.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
27%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.35% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.35%
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
- spectrum_scale≥ 5.0.5.0, < 5.1.6.1 | ≥ 5.0.5.0, < 5.1.7.0
1 vendor · 1 product