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CVE-2020-4653: IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirec...

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-4653 is an open redirect issue in IBM Planning Analytics 2.0. An attacker could lure a user to a crafted site and make a redirect appear to involve a trusted Planning Analytics URL, supporting phishing or follow-on attacks. It does not indicate direct server takeover.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate phishing-enablement risk, not an emergency remote-code-execution event. Prioritize remediation for externally reachable systems and environments used by high-value business users, because trusted-brand redirects can materially improve phishing credibility.

Technical view

The vulnerability is network-reachable and low-complexity, but requires user interaction and low privileges per CVSS. Impact is integrity-focused with changed scope; confidentiality and availability are rated none. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.8, severity medium.

Likely exposure

Organizations running IBM Planning Analytics 2.0, especially externally reachable or user-facing deployments, are the likely exposure group. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or specific vulnerable builds beyond version 2.0.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation is phishing-oriented and depends on convincing a user to follow a crafted path. The risk is higher where Planning Analytics is trusted by finance, planning, or executive users.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE, IBM, and X-Force references in the bundle. Do not assume broader product impact, exploitation in the wild, or a specific fixed version without checking IBM guidance. Testing should remain non-destructive and focused on redirect allowlisting behavior.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM support guidance for CVE-2020-4653 and apply the official fix if available.
  • Inventory IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 deployments and prioritize internet-facing instances.
  • Restrict untrusted redirect destinations where configuration or compensating controls permit.
  • Educate users to treat unexpected Planning Analytics links as phishing risk.
  • Monitor authentication and redirect-related activity for suspicious patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 is deployed in production or exposed externally.
  • Check vendor advisory and X-Force entry for affected build and fix details.
  • Verify redirect behavior only permits expected trusted destinations.
  • Review web logs for unusual redirect parameters or repeated suspicious referral patterns.
  • Confirm remediation status through change records or authenticated version checks.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/PR:L/C:N/A:N/I:H/S:C/AC:L/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:R/PR:L/C:N/A:N/I:H/S:C/AC:L/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.34Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4653Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/PR:L/C:N/A:N/I:H/S:C/AC:L/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMPlanning Analytics2.0Listed
Weakness

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