How severe is CVE-2020-5001?

CVE-2020-5001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5001?

CVE-2020-5001 affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5001?

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

When was CVE-2020-5001 published?

CVE-2020-5001 was published on 2023-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5001

CVE-2020-5001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Financial Transaction Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Financial Transaction Manager
Published: 2023-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.0 through 3.2.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 192953.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5001?: IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.0 through 3.2.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 192953.
How severe is CVE-2020-5001?: CVE-2020-5001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5001?: CVE-2020-5001 affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5001 published?: CVE-2020-5001 was published on 2023-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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