Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 can mishandle CSV file contents in a way that may let a remote attacker execute commands. The issue is medium severity, but it affects a security platform, so exposure should be confirmed and remediated through IBM guidance.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted remediation item for any CP4S 1.3.0.1 environment. Priority increases if untrusted users can submit CSV content or if the platform is highly privileged in security operations.
Technical view
CVE-2020-4627 is an improper validation issue involving CSV file contents in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1. IBM reports possible arbitrary command execution. CVSS 3.0 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Known exposure is limited to IBM Cloud Pak for Security version 1.3.0.1 based on the supplied sources. No other affected versions or products are identified in the bundle.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. CVSS records exploit maturity as unproven and indicates low privileges plus user interaction are required.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise: IBM describes potential command execution from improper CSV content validation. The bundle does not include CWE mapping, detailed attack flow, fixed version, or proof of exploitation, so validation should stay configuration- and advisory-focused.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory IBM Cloud Pak for Security deployments and identify version 1.3.0.1.
- Review IBM advisory 6372538 and X-Force ID 185367 for official remediation.
- Apply IBM-provided updates or workarounds where available.
- Limit CSV handling to trusted workflows until remediation is confirmed.
- Review access for users who can upload or process CSV content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployment runs IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1.
- Check change records for IBM advisory remediation or workaround application.
- Review relevant audit logs for suspicious CSV processing activity.
- Verify users with CSV-related permissions still require that access.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/A:L/PR:L/I:L/AC:L/C:L/AV:N/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
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CVSS:3.0/UI:R/A:L/PR:L/I:L/AC:L/C:L/AV:N/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/A:L/PR:L/I:L/AC:L/C:L/AV:N/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6372538CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-cp4s-cve20204627-code-exec (185367)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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