How severe is CVE-2020-4191?

CVE-2020-4191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4191 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4191?

CVE-2020-4191 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4191?

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

When was CVE-2020-4191 published?

CVE-2020-4191 was published on 2020-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4191

CVE-2020-4191 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2020-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 174852.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4191?: IBM Security Guardium 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 174852.
How severe is CVE-2020-4191?: CVE-2020-4191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4191 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4191?: CVE-2020-4191 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4191?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4191 published?: CVE-2020-4191 was published on 2020-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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