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CVE-2020-4717 Details
Description
A vulnerability exists in IBM SPSS Modeler Subscription Installer that allows a user with create symbolic link permission to write arbitrary file in another protected path during product installation. IBM X-Force ID: 187727.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187727 | CVE | VDB EntryVendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427901 | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187727 | [email protected] | VDB EntryVendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427901 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ibm spss modeler | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 3, 2022 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 10, 2021 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |