How severe is CVE-2020-4606?

CVE-2020-4606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-4606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4606?

CVE-2020-4606 affects Ibm Security Verify Privilege Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4606?

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

When was CVE-2020-4606 published?

CVE-2020-4606 was published on 2021-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4606

CVE-2020-4606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Privilege Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Privilege Manager
Published: 2021-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 184883.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4606?: IBM Security Verify Privilege Manager 10.8 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 184883.
How severe is CVE-2020-4606?: CVE-2020-4606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-4606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4606?: CVE-2020-4606 affects Ibm Security Verify Privilege Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4606 published?: CVE-2020-4606 was published on 2021-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_privilege_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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