How severe is CVE-2020-4092?

CVE-2020-4092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4092 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4092?

CVE-2020-4092 primarily affects Hcltech Hcl Nomad. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4092?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-4092 published?

CVE-2020-4092 was published on 2020-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4092

CVE-2020-4092 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Hcl Nomad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Hcltech Hcl Nomad
Published: 2020-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

"If port encryption is not enabled on the Domino Server, HCL Nomad on Android and iOS Platforms will communicate in clear text and does not currently have a user interface option to change the setting to request an encrypted communication channel with the Domino server. This can potentially expose sensitive information including but not limited to server names, user IDs and document content."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4092?: "If port encryption is not enabled on the Domino Server, HCL Nomad on Android and iOS Platforms will communicate in clear text and does not currently have a user interface option to change the setting to request an encrypted communication channel with the Domino server. This can potentially expose sensitive information including but not limited to server names, user IDs and document content."
How severe is CVE-2020-4092?: CVE-2020-4092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4092 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4092?: CVE-2020-4092 primarily affects Hcltech Hcl Nomad. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4092?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4092 published?: CVE-2020-4092 was published on 2020-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0078969

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:hcl_nomad:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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