How severe is CVE-2020-4569?

CVE-2020-4569 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4569?

CVE-2020-4569 primarily affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4569?

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

When was CVE-2020-4569 published?

CVE-2020-4569 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4569

CVE-2020-4569 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Key Lifecycle 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: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0.1 and 4.0 uses a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of an input, but the input can be modified by an untrusted actor in a way that bypasses the protection mechanism. IBM X-Force ID: 184158.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4569?: IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0.1 and 4.0 uses a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of an input, but the input can be modified by an untrusted actor in a way that bypasses the protection mechanism. IBM X-Force ID: 184158.
How severe is CVE-2020-4569?: CVE-2020-4569 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4569?: CVE-2020-4569 primarily affects Ibm Security Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4569?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4569 published?: CVE-2020-4569 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_key_lifecycle_manager:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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