How severe is CVE-2020-4202?

CVE-2020-4202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-4202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4202?

CVE-2020-4202 affects Ibm Urbancode Deploy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4202?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-4202 published?

CVE-2020-4202 was published on 2020-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4202

CVE-2020-4202 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Urbancode Deploy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Urbancode Deploy
Published: 2020-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0 and 7.0.4.0 could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user if the server is configured to enable Distributed Front End (DFE). IBM X-Force ID: 174955.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4202?: IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0 and 7.0.4.0 could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user if the server is configured to enable Distributed Front End (DFE). IBM X-Force ID: 174955.
How severe is CVE-2020-4202?: CVE-2020-4202 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-4202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4202?: CVE-2020-4202 affects Ibm Urbancode Deploy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4202?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-4202 published?: CVE-2020-4202 was published on 2020-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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