How severe is CVE-2020-4669?

CVE-2020-4669 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4669 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4669?

CVE-2020-4669 primarily affects Ibm Planning Analytics Cloud. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4669?

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

When was CVE-2020-4669 published?

CVE-2020-4669 was published on 2021-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4669

CVE-2020-4669 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Planning Analytics Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Ibm Planning Analytics Cloud
Published: 2021-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 connects to a MongoDB server. MongoDB, a document-oriented database system, is listening on the remote port, and it is configured to allow connections without password authentication. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the database. IBM X-Force ID: 184600.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4669?: IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 connects to a MongoDB server. MongoDB, a document-oriented database system, is listening on the remote port, and it is configured to allow connections without password authentication. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the database. IBM X-Force ID: 184600.
How severe is CVE-2020-4669?: CVE-2020-4669 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4669 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4669?: CVE-2020-4669 primarily affects Ibm Planning Analytics Cloud. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4669?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-4669 published?: CVE-2020-4669 was published on 2021-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics_cloud:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics_local:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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