CVE-2020-4747 json
IBM Connect:Direct for UNIX 6.1.0, 6.0.0, 4.3.0, and 4.2.0 can allow a local or remote user to obtain an authenticated CLI session due to i…
published 2020-12-15 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-25994
- cvss
- 7.4
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM Connect:Direct for UNIX 6.1.0, 6.0.0, 4.3.0, and 4.2.0 can allow a local or remote user to obtain an authenticated CLI session due to improper authentication methods. IBM X-Force ID: 188516.
Exploit prediction
2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.4 | CVSS:3.0/I:H/AC:H/S:U/PR:N/UI:N/A:N/AV:N/C:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C |
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 7.4 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6381904
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/188516
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-4747
- NVD CVE-2020-4747
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