How severe is CVE-2020-4397?

CVE-2020-4397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4397?

CVE-2020-4397 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-2020-4397?

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

When was CVE-2020-4397 published?

CVE-2020-4397 was published on 2020-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4397

CVE-2020-4397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Verify Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
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 transmits sensitive information in plain text which could be obtained by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 179428.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4397?: IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 transmits sensitive information in plain text which could be obtained by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 179428.
How severe is CVE-2020-4397?: CVE-2020-4397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4397?: CVE-2020-4397 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-2020-4397?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4397 published?: CVE-2020-4397 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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