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Is CVE-2020-4428 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 3 Nov 2021

Gociux · IBM Data Risk Manager · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2020-4428, IBM Data Risk Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, 545 days after it was published. It affects IBM Data Risk Manager. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 3 Nov 2021
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.1CVSS 3.0 · critical
US federal due3 May 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

IBM Data Risk Manager contains an unspecified vulnerability which could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to execute commands on the system.�

VendorIBM (9 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductData Risk Manager
VulnerabilityIBM Data Risk Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-78
Published7 May 2020
Added to KEV3 Nov 2021
Reported by (CNA)ibm

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Data Risk Manager in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited IBM CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 7 May 2020.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for IBM.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2020-4428 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-4428 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Nov 2021, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2020-4428 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4428?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check IBM's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Data Risk Manager and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in November 2021 · IBM scorecard · act-now radar.

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