HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-4693
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-4693

CWE-20Published: September 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1.0.000 through 7.1.10 and 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.9 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of data prior to export. IBM X-Force ID: 186782.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-4693 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

IBM2 product(s)
spectrum protect operations centeraix
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186782
ADVISORYhttps://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6325341
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186782
ADVISORYhttps://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6325341

All References (4)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186782VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6325341Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186782VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6325341Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-4693
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 2, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

CVE-2011-0922
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CVE-2009-1669
10.0
CVE-2008-5963
10.0
CVE-2009-1361
10.0
CVE-2002-1359
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-4693 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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