How severe is CVE-2020-4461?

CVE-2020-4461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4461?

CVE-2020-4461 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4461?

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

When was CVE-2020-4461 published?

CVE-2020-4461 was published on 2020-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4461

CVE-2020-4461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager
Published: 2020-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7.1 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security by allowing id_token claims manipulation without verification. IBM X-Force ID: 181481.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4461?: IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7.1 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security by allowing id_token claims manipulation without verification. IBM X-Force ID: 181481.
How severe is CVE-2020-4461?: CVE-2020-4461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4461?: CVE-2020-4461 affects Ibm Security Access Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4461 published?: CVE-2020-4461 was published on 2020-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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