Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Data Risk Manager versions 2.0.1 through 2.0.6 can let a remote attacker bypass SAML authentication and gain full administrative access. Because CISA lists this CVE in KEV, treat any exposed affected deployment as urgent, especially where the system manages sensitive risk or compliance data. Exposure is limited to IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.0.5, and 2.0.6 using SAML authentication. Internet-accessible administrative interfaces or broadly reachable internal deployments create the highest business risk. Immediate action is justified for any affected deployment. This vulnerability can turn remote access into full administrative control, and CISA KEV confirms exploitation has occurred. Assign ownership, verify exposure, and track vendor remediation to completion. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether IBM Data Risk Manager is deployed and which versions are running.; Prioritize affected SAML-enabled instances for vendor remediation.; Review IBM support guidance for the exact fixed version or mitigation..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:H/UI:N/PR:N/C:H/A:H/AV:N/S:C/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
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CVSS:3.0/I:H/UI:N/PR:N/C:H/A:H/AV:N/S:C/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.26Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.0/I:H/UI:N/PR:N/C:H/A:H/AV:N/S:C/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6206875CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-drm-cve20204427-sec-bypass (180532)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-4427CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Authentication
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