How severe is CVE-2020-4621?

CVE-2020-4621 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-2020-4621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4621?

CVE-2020-4621 affects Ibm Data Risk Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4621?

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-2020-4621 published?

CVE-2020-4621 was published on 2020-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4621

CVE-2020-4621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Data Risk Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Ibm Data Risk Manager
Published: 2020-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges to administrator due to insufficient authorization checks. IBM X-Force ID: 184981.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4621?: IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges to administrator due to insufficient authorization checks. IBM X-Force ID: 184981.
How severe is CVE-2020-4621?: CVE-2020-4621 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-2020-4621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4621?: CVE-2020-4621 affects Ibm Data Risk Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4621?: 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-2020-4621 published?: CVE-2020-4621 was published on 2020-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_risk_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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