How severe is CVE-2020-4893?

CVE-2020-4893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4893 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-2020-4893?

CVE-2020-4893 affects Ibm Emptoris Strategic Supply Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4893?

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

When was CVE-2020-4893 published?

CVE-2020-4893 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4893

CVE-2020-4893 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Emptoris Strategic Supply Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Emptoris Strategic Supply Management
Published: 2021-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 transmits sensitive information in HTTP GET request parameters. This may lead to information disclosure via man in the middle methods. IBM X-Force ID: 190984.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4893?: IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 transmits sensitive information in HTTP GET request parameters. This may lead to information disclosure via man in the middle methods. IBM X-Force ID: 190984.
How severe is CVE-2020-4893?: CVE-2020-4893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4893 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-2020-4893?: CVE-2020-4893 affects Ibm Emptoris Strategic Supply Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4893 published?: CVE-2020-4893 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_strategic_supply_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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