CVE-2020-4759 Code injection in FileNet Content Manager

High 7.0 Published 9 Nov 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands on IBM FileNet Content Manager due to improper validation of CSV file contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-4759?

CVE-2020-4759 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager, published on 9 Nov 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4759?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Filenet Content Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4759?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-4759 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4759 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wq79-2f22-34w5.