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CVE-2020-4848: IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.2.7.9, 7.0.5.4, and 7.1.1.1 could allow an authenticated user to initiate a pl...

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.2.7.9, 7.0.5.4, and 7.1.1.1 could allow an authenticated user to initiate a plugin or compare process resources that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 190293.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 6.2.7.9, 7.0.5.4, and 7.1.1.1 have an authorization flaw. A signed-in user could start plugin or compare process resources they should not be allowed to use, creating limited confidentiality and integrity risk in deployment workflows.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item for deployment infrastructure. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but UCD controls software delivery workflows, so unauthorized process initiation can affect operational trust.

Technical view

The CVE describes improper access control in IBM UrbanCode Deploy. The attack is network-reachable, requires low privileges, needs no user interaction, and has low confidentiality and integrity impact. CVSS is 5.4 medium. The source bundle does not provide CWE details or fixed-version specifics.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM UrbanCode Deploy 6.2.7.9, 7.0.5.4, or 7.1.1.1 with authenticated user access. Risk is higher where many users can access deployment resources or plugin workflows.

Exploitation context

No CISA KEV listing is provided, and the CVSS exploit maturity is unproven. The cited sources do not show active exploitation. Abuse requires an authenticated UCD user and appears focused on unauthorized initiation of specific UCD resource operations.

Researcher notes

The public bundle identifies affected versions and impact but omits CWE and fixed-version details. Avoid assuming broader IBM products are affected. Validate authorization boundaries around plugin and compare process resource initiation after applying IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory guidance for CVE-2020-4848 and X-Force 190293.
  • Upgrade or apply IBM-provided remediation for affected UrbanCode Deploy versions.
  • Restrict UCD access to trusted users until remediation is complete.
  • Review plugin and compare process permissions for least privilege.
  • Monitor UCD activity for unexpected plugin or compare process initiation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions across all environments.
  • Confirm whether 6.2.7.9, 7.0.5.4, or 7.1.1.1 are present.
  • Check user roles with access to plugin or compare process operations.
  • Review UCD audit logs for unauthorized resource initiation attempts.
  • Verify remediation status against IBM support guidance.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:N/C:L/AC:L/S:U/PR:L/I:L/UI:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.82.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4848Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMUrbanCode Deploy6.2.7.9, 7.0.5.4, 7.1.1.1Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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