CVE-2020-4981: ibm spectrum_scale Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.0v3.1MediumModified
Published 27-04-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4981 is a medium (CVSS 6.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm spectrum_scale. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.0/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.4.1 through 5.1.0.3 could allow a local privileged user to overwrite files due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 192541.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/S:U/AC:L/I:H/AV:L/PR:H/A:N/C:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.4MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Low 3.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
12%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.22% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.22%
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_scale5.0.4.1 | 5.1.0.3 | ≥ 5.0.4.1, ≤ 5.1.0.3
1 vendor · 1 product