How severe is CVE-2020-4290?

CVE-2020-4290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4290?

CVE-2020-4290 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-2020-4290?

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

When was CVE-2020-4290 published?

CVE-2020-4290 was published on 2020-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4290

CVE-2020-4290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Information Queue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-290
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 allow any authenticated user to spoof the configuration owner of any other user which disclose sensitive information or allow for unauthorized access. IBM X-Force ID: 176333.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4290?: 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 allow any authenticated user to spoof the configuration owner of any other user which disclose sensitive information or allow for unauthorized access. IBM X-Force ID: 176333.
How severe is CVE-2020-4290?: CVE-2020-4290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4290?: CVE-2020-4290 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-2020-4290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4290 published?: CVE-2020-4290 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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