I2 Ibase
CVE-2020-4588
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary executable files which, when executed by an unsuspecting victim could result in code execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary executable files which, when executed by an unsuspecting victim could result in code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 184579. Affected products include: Ibm I2 Ibase.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary executable files which, when executed by an unsuspecting victim could result in code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 184579.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error messag
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 and 9.0.0 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information due to insufficient session e
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