How severe is CVE-2020-4851?

CVE-2020-4851 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-2020-4851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4851?

CVE-2020-4851 affects Ibm Spectrum Scale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4851?

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

When was CVE-2020-4851 published?

CVE-2020-4851 was published on 2021-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4851

CVE-2020-4851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Scale 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Scale
Published: 2021-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.5 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2 could allow a local user to poison log files which could impact support and development efforts. IBM X-Force ID: 190450.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4851?: IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.5 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2 could allow a local user to poison log files which could impact support and development efforts. IBM X-Force ID: 190450.
How severe is CVE-2020-4851?: CVE-2020-4851 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-2020-4851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4851?: CVE-2020-4851 affects Ibm Spectrum Scale. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4851 published?: CVE-2020-4851 was published on 2021-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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