How severe is CVE-2020-4762?

CVE-2020-4762 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-2020-4762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4762?

CVE-2020-4762 primarily affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4762?

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-2020-4762 published?

CVE-2020-4762 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4762

CVE-2020-4762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator
Published: 2021-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5_2, 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2, and 6.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to create a privileged account due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 188896.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4762?: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5_2, 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2, and 6.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to create a privileged account due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 188896.
How severe is CVE-2020-4762?: CVE-2020-4762 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-2020-4762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4762?: CVE-2020-4762 primarily affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4762?: 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-2020-4762 published?: CVE-2020-4762 was published on 2021-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:*:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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