How severe is CVE-2020-4197?

CVE-2020-4197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4197?

CVE-2020-4197 affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4197?

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

When was CVE-2020-4197 published?

CVE-2020-4197 was published on 2020-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4197

CVE-2020-4197 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus
Published: 2020-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 174908.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4197?: IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 174908.
How severe is CVE-2020-4197?: CVE-2020-4197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4197?: CVE-2020-4197 affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4197 published?: CVE-2020-4197 was published on 2020-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcool\/omnibus:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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