How severe is CVE-2020-4224?

CVE-2020-4224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4224?

CVE-2020-4224 affects Ibm Storediq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4224?

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

When was CVE-2020-4224 published?

CVE-2020-4224 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4224

CVE-2020-4224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storediq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Storediq
Published: 2020-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM StoredIQ 7.6.0.17 through 7.6.0.20 could disclose sensitive information to a local user due to data in certain directories not being encrypted when it contained symbolic links. IBM X-Force ID: 175133.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4224?: IBM StoredIQ 7.6.0.17 through 7.6.0.20 could disclose sensitive information to a local user due to data in certain directories not being encrypted when it contained symbolic links. IBM X-Force ID: 175133.
How severe is CVE-2020-4224?: CVE-2020-4224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4224?: CVE-2020-4224 affects Ibm Storediq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4224 published?: CVE-2020-4224 was published on 2020-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storediq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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