CVE-2020-4850
CVE-2020-4850 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Gpfs.tct.server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-116.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-116
- Affected product: Ibm Gpfs.tct.server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Spectrum Scale 1.1.1.0 through 1.1.8.4 Transparent Cloud Tiering could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the leftover files after configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 190298.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-4850?
- IBM Spectrum Scale 1.1.1.0 through 1.1.8.4 Transparent Cloud Tiering could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the leftover files after configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 190298.
- How severe is CVE-2020-4850?
- CVE-2020-4850 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-4850 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-4850?
- CVE-2020-4850 primarily affects Ibm Gpfs.tct.server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-4850?
- 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-2020-4850 published?
- CVE-2020-4850 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190298
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454787
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:gpfs.tct.server:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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