Is CVE-2020-4428 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-4428 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-4428 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-4428 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-4428?

CVE-2020-4428 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-4428

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:92.29%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

IBM Data Risk Manager contains an unspecified vulnerability which could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute commands on the system.�

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

IBM Data Risk Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

IBM Data Risk Manager contains an unspecified vulnerability which could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute commands on the system.�

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

IBM Data Risk Manager contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute commands on the system. The high EPSS score of 0.92289 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited, making it a critical concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It allows for remote command execution by an authenticated attacker.

Recommended Action

Administrators of IBM Data Risk Manager should apply all available security patches and updates from IBM. Implement strong authentication policies and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-4428 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-4428 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.