How severe is CVE-2020-4342?

CVE-2020-4342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4342?

CVE-2020-4342 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4342?

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

When was CVE-2020-4342 published?

CVE-2020-4342 was published on 2020-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4342

CVE-2020-4342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Secret Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Secret Server
Published: 2020-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could disclose sensitive information included in installation files to an unauthorized user. IBM X-Force ID: 178182.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4342?: IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could disclose sensitive information included in installation files to an unauthorized user. IBM X-Force ID: 178182.
How severe is CVE-2020-4342?: CVE-2020-4342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4342?: CVE-2020-4342 affects Ibm Security Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4342 published?: CVE-2020-4342 was published on 2020-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_secret_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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