CVE-2020-4429 is a critical vulnerability affecting IBM Data Risk Manager versions 2.0.1 through 2.0.6, stemming from a hardcoded default password for an administrative account. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to log in and execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the system. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) and an EPSS score indicating high exploitability, the vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, multiple Metasploit modules exist for exploitation, and community discussion indicates active awareness and exploit code availability, including a recent mention of its EPSS exceeding 40%.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_risk_manager:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_risk_manager:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_risk_manager:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_risk_manager:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_risk_manager:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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