How severe is CVE-2020-4565?

CVE-2020-4565 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-2020-4565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4565?

CVE-2020-4565 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4565?

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

When was CVE-2020-4565 published?

CVE-2020-4565 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4565

CVE-2020-4565 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus
Published: 2020-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information due to insecure communications being used between the application and server. IBM X-Force ID: 183935.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4565?: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information due to insecure communications being used between the application and server. IBM X-Force ID: 183935.
How severe is CVE-2020-4565?: CVE-2020-4565 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-2020-4565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4565?: CVE-2020-4565 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4565 published?: CVE-2020-4565 was published on 2020-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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