CVE-2020-7004
CVE-2020-7004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Visam Vbase Editor 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Visam Vbase Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
VISAM VBASE Editor version 11.5.0.2 and VBASE Web-Remote Module may allow weak or insecure permissions on the VBASE directory resulting in elevation of privileges or malicious effects on the system the next time a privileged user runs the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7004?
- VISAM VBASE Editor version 11.5.0.2 and VBASE Web-Remote Module may allow weak or insecure permissions on the VBASE directory resulting in elevation of privileges or malicious effects on the system the next time a privileged user runs the application.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7004?
- CVE-2020-7004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7004 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7004?
- CVE-2020-7004 primarily affects Visam Vbase Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7004?
- 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-2020-7004 published?
- CVE-2020-7004 was published on 2020-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:visam:vbase_editor:11.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:visam:vbase_web-remote:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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