Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6 has a high-severity flaw where a logged-in user may bypass security controls and perform admin-only actions. This turns an ordinary account into a serious business risk if the product is deployed and reachable.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any live IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6 instance. The flaw can let a valid user exceed intended authority, creating material risk to sensitive data governance and operational controls.
Technical view
CVE-2020-4611 affects IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6. The CVSS 3.0 score is 8.8, with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction required. Impact is high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6. Risk is higher where authenticated users have network access to the product, especially across broad internal networks or externally reachable portals.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. IBM X-Force ID 184922 tracks the issue. Treat exploitability as plausible because the CVSS vector requires only low privileges and no user interaction.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies security bypass with admin-reserved actions but does not provide CWE, vulnerable endpoint details, or exploit procedure. Avoid assuming broader product versions. Validate exposure by version and authenticated access paths.
Mitigation direction
- Check IBM advisory node 6335281 for official remediation guidance.
- Upgrade or patch only according to IBM's documented instructions.
- Restrict product access to trusted networks and required users.
- Review user accounts and remove unnecessary access.
- Monitor for non-admin users performing administrative actions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM Data Risk Manager deployments and confirm versions.
- Flag any IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6 instances.
- Review IBM X-Force ID 184922 and the IBM support advisory.
- Audit logs for privilege bypass or unexpected admin actions.
- Confirm compensating network restrictions are in place.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/C:H/S:U/AV:N/PR:L/I:H/UI:N/A:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/C:H/S:U/AV:N/PR:L/I:H/UI:N/A:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/C:H/S:U/AV:N/PR:L/I:H/UI:N/A:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6335281CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-idna-cve20204611-sec-bypass (184922)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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