How severe is CVE-2020-4152?

CVE-2020-4152 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4152?

CVE-2020-4152 affects Ibm Qradar Network Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4152?

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

When was CVE-2020-4152 published?

CVE-2020-4152 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4152

CVE-2020-4152 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Network Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Network Security
Published: 2021-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0 transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be obtained using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 17467.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4152?: IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0 transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be obtained using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 17467.
How severe is CVE-2020-4152?: CVE-2020-4152 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4152?: CVE-2020-4152 affects Ibm Qradar Network Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4152?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4152 published?: CVE-2020-4152 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_network_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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