How severe is CVE-2020-4944?

CVE-2020-4944 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-2020-4944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4944?

CVE-2020-4944 primarily affects Ibm Urbancode Deploy. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4944?

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

When was CVE-2020-4944 published?

CVE-2020-4944 was published on 2021-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4944

CVE-2020-4944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Urbancode Deploy 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Urbancode Deploy
Published: 2021-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0, 7.0.4.0, 7.0.5.3, 7.0.5.4, 7.1.0.0, 7.1.1.0, 7.1.1.1, and 7.1.1.2, stores keystore passwords in plain text after a manual edit, which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 191944.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4944?: IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0, 7.0.4.0, 7.0.5.3, 7.0.5.4, 7.1.0.0, 7.1.1.0, 7.1.1.1, and 7.1.1.2, stores keystore passwords in plain text after a manual edit, which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 191944.
How severe is CVE-2020-4944?: CVE-2020-4944 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-2020-4944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4944?: CVE-2020-4944 primarily affects Ibm Urbancode Deploy. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4944 published?: CVE-2020-4944 was published on 2021-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.0.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.0.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:urbancode_deploy:7.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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