How severe is CVE-2020-4725?

CVE-2020-4725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4725?

CVE-2020-4725 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Application Performance Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4725?

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

When was CVE-2020-4725 published?

CVE-2020-4725 was published on 2021-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4725

CVE-2020-4725 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Application Performance Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Application Performance Management
Published: 2021-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Monitoring (IBM Cloud APM 8.1.4 ) could allow an authenticated user to modify HTML content by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the APM UI, which could mislead another user. IBM X-Force ID: 187974.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4725?: IBM Monitoring (IBM Cloud APM 8.1.4 ) could allow an authenticated user to modify HTML content by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the APM UI, which could mislead another user. IBM X-Force ID: 187974.
How severe is CVE-2020-4725?: CVE-2020-4725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4725?: CVE-2020-4725 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Application Performance Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4725 published?: CVE-2020-4725 was published on 2021-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_application_performance_management:8.1.4:*:*:*:*:advanced_private:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_application_performance_management:8.1.4:*:*:*:*:base_private:*:*

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