How severe is CVE-2020-4886?

CVE-2020-4886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low 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 none.

Is CVE-2020-4886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4886?

CVE-2020-4886 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4886?

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

When was CVE-2020-4886 published?

CVE-2020-4886 was published on 2020-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4886

CVE-2020-4886 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2020-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 stores sensitive information in the browser's history that could be obtained by a user who has access to the same system. IBM X-Force ID: 190910.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4886?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 stores sensitive information in the browser's history that could be obtained by a user who has access to the same system. IBM X-Force ID: 190910.
How severe is CVE-2020-4886?: CVE-2020-4886 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low 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 none.
Is CVE-2020-4886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4886?: CVE-2020-4886 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4886 published?: CVE-2020-4886 was published on 2020-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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