How severe is CVE-2020-4164?

CVE-2020-4164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4164?

CVE-2020-4164 primarily affects Ibm Security Information Queue. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4164?

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

When was CVE-2020-4164 published?

CVE-2020-4164 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4164

CVE-2020-4164 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Information Queue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ibm Security Information Queue
Published: 2020-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 could expose sensitive information from applicatino errors which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 174400.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4164?: IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 could expose sensitive information from applicatino errors which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 174400.
How severe is CVE-2020-4164?: CVE-2020-4164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4164?: CVE-2020-4164 primarily affects Ibm Security Information Queue. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4164 published?: CVE-2020-4164 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_information_queue:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_information_queue:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_information_queue:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_information_queue:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_information_queue:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_information_queue:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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