How severe is CVE-2020-4536?

CVE-2020-4536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4536?

CVE-2020-4536 affects Ibm Openpages Grc Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4536?

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

When was CVE-2020-4536 published?

CVE-2020-4536 was published on 2021-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4536

CVE-2020-4536 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Openpages Grc Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ibm Openpages Grc Platform
Published: 2021-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 8.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 182907.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4536?: IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 8.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 182907.
How severe is CVE-2020-4536?: CVE-2020-4536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4536?: CVE-2020-4536 affects Ibm Openpages Grc Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4536 published?: CVE-2020-4536 was published on 2021-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_grc_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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