How severe is CVE-2020-4654?

CVE-2020-4654 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4654?

CVE-2020-4654 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4654?

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

When was CVE-2020-4654 published?

CVE-2020-4654 was published on 2021-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4654

CVE-2020-4654 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway 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% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Sterling File Gateway
Published: 2021-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to improper permission control. IBM X-Force ID: 186090.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4654?: IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to improper permission control. IBM X-Force ID: 186090.
How severe is CVE-2020-4654?: CVE-2020-4654 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4654?: CVE-2020-4654 affects Ibm Sterling File Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4654 published?: CVE-2020-4654 was published on 2021-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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