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CVE-2020-4759: IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 is potentially vulnerable to CVS Injection.

IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 is potentially vulnerable to CVS Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 188736.

HighCVSS 7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 can mishandle CSV file contents in a way that may let an attacker run commands on the system. The score is high, but the source data indicates high complexity, local attack vector, and required user interaction, which limits urgency compared with remotely exploitable bugs.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority product maintenance issue for FileNet environments, not a broad internet emergency. Prioritize confirmation of version exposure, vendor remediation, and controls around CSV-processing workflows.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4759 is described as CVS/CSV injection in IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 due to improper validation of CSV file contents. IBM reports possible arbitrary command execution. CVSS 3.0 score is 7.0 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, high attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations running IBM FileNet Content Manager versions 5.5.4 or 5.5.5, especially where users can process, import, export, or otherwise handle CSV content through FileNet workflows.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS metadata lists exploit maturity as unproven. Evidence also contains tension between “remote attacker” wording and a local attack vector, so validate against IBM guidance.

Researcher notes

The source bundle provides limited technical detail and no CWE. Avoid assuming specific vulnerable endpoints or exploit mechanics. The most important ambiguity is the attack model: IBM text says remote attacker, while CVSS uses local vector and user interaction.

Mitigation direction

  • Confirm whether FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4 or 5.5.5 is deployed.
  • Review IBM advisory node 6336917 for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades where the advisory requires them.
  • Limit CSV handling to trusted users and sources where practical.
  • Monitor affected systems for unexpected command execution indicators.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory FileNet Content Manager versions across production and non-production systems.
  • Map users and workflows that can submit or process CSV content.
  • Check IBM advisory and X-Force entry for affected-version and fix details.
  • Confirm patch or upgrade status through change records and system version evidence.
  • Review logs around CSV-processing workflows for suspicious failures or process activity.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/A:H/S:U/PR:N/AV:L/UI:R/I:H/RC:C/E:U/RL:O15.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4759Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/A:H/S:U/PR:N/AV:L/UI:R/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

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMFileNet Content Manager5.5.4, 5.5.5Listed
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