How severe is CVE-2020-4369?

CVE-2020-4369 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-2020-4369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4369?

CVE-2020-4369 primarily affects Ibm Verify Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4369?

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

When was CVE-2020-4369 published?

CVE-2020-4369 was published on 2020-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4369

CVE-2020-4369 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Verify Gateway 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% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Verify Gateway
Published: 2020-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 stores highly sensitive information in cleartext that could be obtained by a user. IBM X-Force ID: 179004.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4369?: IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 stores highly sensitive information in cleartext that could be obtained by a user. IBM X-Force ID: 179004.
How severe is CVE-2020-4369?: CVE-2020-4369 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-2020-4369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4369?: CVE-2020-4369 primarily affects Ibm Verify Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4369?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4369 published?: CVE-2020-4369 was published on 2020-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_gateway:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_gateway:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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