How severe is CVE-2020-4832?

CVE-2020-4832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4832 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4832?

CVE-2020-4832 affects Ibm Powerha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4832?

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

When was CVE-2020-4832 published?

CVE-2020-4832 was published on 2021-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4832

CVE-2020-4832 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powerha with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Powerha
Published: 2021-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerHA 7.2 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information from temporary directories after a discovery failure occurs. IBM X-Force ID: 189969.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4832?: IBM PowerHA 7.2 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information from temporary directories after a discovery failure occurs. IBM X-Force ID: 189969.
How severe is CVE-2020-4832?: CVE-2020-4832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4832 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4832?: CVE-2020-4832 affects Ibm Powerha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4832?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4832 published?: CVE-2020-4832 was published on 2021-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerha:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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