How severe is CVE-2020-4678?

CVE-2020-4678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4678?

CVE-2020-4678 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4678?

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

When was CVE-2020-4678 published?

CVE-2020-4678 was published on 2020-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4678

CVE-2020-4678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2020-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an attacker with admin access to obtain and read files that they normally would not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 186423.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4678?: IBM Security Guardium 11.2 could allow an attacker with admin access to obtain and read files that they normally would not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 186423.
How severe is CVE-2020-4678?: CVE-2020-4678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4678?: CVE-2020-4678 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4678?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4678 published?: CVE-2020-4678 was published on 2020-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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