How severe is CVE-2020-4167?

CVE-2020-4167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4167 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4167?

CVE-2020-4167 affects Ibm Security Guardium Insights. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4167?

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

When was CVE-2020-4167 published?

CVE-2020-4167 was published on 2020-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4167

CVE-2020-4167 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Insights with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Insights
Published: 2020-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions due to improper authenciation mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 174403.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4167?: IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions due to improper authenciation mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 174403.
How severe is CVE-2020-4167?: CVE-2020-4167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4167 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4167?: CVE-2020-4167 affects Ibm Security Guardium Insights. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4167?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4167 published?: CVE-2020-4167 was published on 2020-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_insights:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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