How severe is CVE-2020-4345?

CVE-2020-4345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4345?

CVE-2020-4345 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4345?

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

When was CVE-2020-4345 published?

CVE-2020-4345 was published on 2020-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4345

CVE-2020-4345 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Ibm I
Published: 2020-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 users running complex SQL statements under a specific set of circumstances may allow a local user to obtain sensitive information that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 178318.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4345?: IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 users running complex SQL statements under a specific set of circumstances may allow a local user to obtain sensitive information that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 178318.
How severe is CVE-2020-4345?: CVE-2020-4345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4345?: CVE-2020-4345 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4345?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4345 published?: CVE-2020-4345 was published on 2020-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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