CVE-2020-4534 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper handling of UNC paths. By scheduling a task with a specially-crafted UNC path, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 182808.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	7.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182808VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255074Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182808VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6255074Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4534?

CVE-2020-4534 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper handling of UNC paths. By scheduling a ...

How severe is CVE-2020-4534?

CVE-2020-4534 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4534?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.