How severe is CVE-2020-4150?

CVE-2020-4150 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-4150 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4150?

CVE-2020-4150 affects Ibm Security Siteprotector System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4150?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-4150 published?

CVE-2020-4150 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4150

CVE-2020-4150 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Siteprotector System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Security Siteprotector System
Published: 2022-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SiteProtector Appliance 3.1.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 174142.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4150?: IBM SiteProtector Appliance 3.1.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 174142.
How severe is CVE-2020-4150?: CVE-2020-4150 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-4150 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4150?: CVE-2020-4150 affects Ibm Security Siteprotector System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4150?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-4150 published?: CVE-2020-4150 was published on 2022-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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