CVE-2020-4623 json
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a DLL search order hijack…
published 2021-07-26 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-25870
- cvss
- 7.7
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 22%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a DLL search order hijacking flaw. By using a specially-crafted .DLL file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 184984.
Patch / fix
- ibm.com/support/pages/node/6474857 advisory
Exploit prediction
0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.7 | CVSS:3.0/A:H/I:H/AC:L/C:H/UI:R/AV:L/PR:H/S:C/E:U/RC:C/RL:O |
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.7 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.4 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- IBM i2 iBase
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6474857
patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/184984
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-4623
- NVD CVE-2020-4623
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