How severe is CVE-2020-4717?

CVE-2020-4717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4717?

CVE-2020-4717 affects Ibm Spss Modeler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4717?

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

When was CVE-2020-4717 published?

CVE-2020-4717 was published on 2021-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4717

CVE-2020-4717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spss Modeler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ibm Spss Modeler
Published: 2021-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in IBM SPSS Modeler Subscription Installer that allows a user with create symbolic link permission to write arbitrary file in another protected path during product installation. IBM X-Force ID: 187727.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4717?: A vulnerability exists in IBM SPSS Modeler Subscription Installer that allows a user with create symbolic link permission to write arbitrary file in another protected path during product installation. IBM X-Force ID: 187727.
How severe is CVE-2020-4717?: CVE-2020-4717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4717?: CVE-2020-4717 affects Ibm Spss Modeler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4717 published?: CVE-2020-4717 was published on 2021-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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