How severe is CVE-2020-4265?

CVE-2020-4265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-4265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4265?

CVE-2020-4265 primarily affects Ibm I2 Analysts Notebook. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4265?

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-2020-4265 published?

CVE-2020-4265 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4265

CVE-2020-4265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I2 Analysts Notebook with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Ibm I2 Analysts Notebook
Published: 2020-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175648.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4265?: IBM i2 Intelligent Analyis Platform 9.2.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175648.
How severe is CVE-2020-4265?: CVE-2020-4265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-4265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4265?: CVE-2020-4265 primarily affects Ibm I2 Analysts Notebook. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4265?: 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-2020-4265 published?: CVE-2020-4265 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i2_analysts_notebook:9.2.1:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i2_analysts_notebook:9.2.1:*:*:*:premium:*:*:*

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