How severe is CVE-2020-4299?

CVE-2020-4299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4299?

CVE-2020-4299 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4299?

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

When was CVE-2020-4299 published?

CVE-2020-4299 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4299

CVE-2020-4299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Sterling File Gateway
Published: 2020-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 6.0.3.1 could expose sensitive information to a user through a specially crafted HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 176606.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4299?: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 6.0.3.1 could expose sensitive information to a user through a specially crafted HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 176606.
How severe is CVE-2020-4299?: CVE-2020-4299 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4299?: CVE-2020-4299 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4299 published?: CVE-2020-4299 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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