How severe is CVE-2020-4372?

CVE-2020-4372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-4372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4372?

CVE-2020-4372 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-2020-4372?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-4372 published?

CVE-2020-4372 was published on 2020-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4372

CVE-2020-4372 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Verify Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
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 user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 179009

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4372?: IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 179009
How severe is CVE-2020-4372?: CVE-2020-4372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-4372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4372?: CVE-2020-4372 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-2020-4372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-4372 published?: CVE-2020-4372 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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