CVE-2020-4638 json
IBM API Connect's API Manager 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 is vulnerable to privilege escalation.
published 2020-09-03 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-25885
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM API Connect's API Manager 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.12 is vulnerable to privilege escalation. An invitee to an API Provider organization can escalate privileges by manipulating the invitation link. IBM X-Force ID: 185508.
Exploit prediction
1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.2 | CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:L/S:U/C:H/AV:N/PR:H/A:H/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.2 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.2 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- IBM API Connect
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6324751
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/185508
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-4638
- NVD CVE-2020-4638
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