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CVE-2020-4670: IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 connects to a Redis server.

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 connects to a Redis server. The Redis server, an in-memory data structure store, running on the remote host is not protected by password authentication. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized access to the server. IBM X-Force ID: 186401.

HighCVSS 7.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 may connect to a Redis server that lacks password authentication. If reachable, an unauthenticated remote attacker could access sensitive data or alter data in that Redis instance. The risk is high, but the source bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority exposure review for affected Planning Analytics Local deployments, especially where analytics environments contain sensitive planning, finance, or operational data.

Technical view

The issue is network-accessible Redis without password authentication in IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0. CVSS 3.0 is 7.4 high, with no privileges or user interaction required, high confidentiality and integrity impact, high attack complexity, and no availability impact stated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 is deployed with its Redis service reachable from untrusted networks or internal segments without compensating controls.

Exploitation context

The CVE record and IBM/X-Force references describe unauthorized Redis access and possible data manipulation. KEV status is false, and the bundle provides no cited evidence of public exploitation or active attacks.

Researcher notes

The bundle does not list CWE, specific fixed versions, or detailed IBM remediation text. Avoid assuming broader IBM products are affected. Validate only Planning Analytics Local 2.0 unless vendor guidance says otherwise.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory node 6436821 for the official remediation path.
  • Apply vendor-supported fixes or configuration changes for Planning Analytics Local 2.0.
  • Restrict Redis network reachability to trusted application components only.
  • Require authentication where supported by IBM’s deployment guidance.
  • Monitor for unexpected Redis access from untrusted hosts.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 deployments.
  • Identify Redis services associated with those deployments.
  • Verify Redis is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Confirm vendor remediation or supported configuration changes are applied.
  • Review access logs or telemetry for suspicious Redis connections.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.4CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/PR:N/AC:H/S:U/AV:N/UI:N/C:H/A:N/I:H/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.25.2Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.4High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4670Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMPlanning Analytics Local2.0Listed
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