How severe is CVE-2020-4348?

CVE-2020-4348 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4348 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4348?

CVE-2020-4348 affects Ibm Spectrum Scale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4348?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-4348 published?

CVE-2020-4348 was published on 2020-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4348

CVE-2020-4348 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Scale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Scale
Published: 2020-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2.0.0 through 4.2.3.21 and 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.4.4 could allow an authenticated GUI user to perform unauthorized actions due to missing function level access control. IBM X-Force ID: 178414

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4348?: IBM Spectrum Scale 4.2.0.0 through 4.2.3.21 and 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.4.4 could allow an authenticated GUI user to perform unauthorized actions due to missing function level access control. IBM X-Force ID: 178414
How severe is CVE-2020-4348?: CVE-2020-4348 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4348 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4348?: CVE-2020-4348 affects Ibm Spectrum Scale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4348?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4348 published?: CVE-2020-4348 was published on 2020-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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