Uncontrolled search path in IBM i2 iBase
Priority LOW 29CWE-427Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-427.
Summary
IBM i2 iBase 8.9.13 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a DLL search order hijacking flaw. By using a specially-crafted .DLL file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 184984.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.003 22nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | i2 iBase | 8.9.13 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- i2 iBase VendorIBM Affected 8.9.13 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-4623
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jqxj-6fm6-9j9w
References
More IBM I2 Ibase vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-03904 Unrestricted file upload in IBM i2 iBase CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2020-03902 Information disclosure through error messages in IBM i2 iBase CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2021-10523 Insufficient session expiration in IBM i2 iBase CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.5
Sources
- CVE-2020-4623 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-4623 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jqxj-6fm6-9j9w · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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