How severe is CVE-2020-4989?

CVE-2020-4989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4989?

CVE-2020-4989 primarily affects Ibm Rational Team Concert. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4989?

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

When was CVE-2020-4989 published?

CVE-2020-4989 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4989

CVE-2020-4989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Team Concert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Ibm Rational Team Concert
Published: 2022-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Engineering Workflow Management 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 and IBM Rational Team Concert 6.0.6 and 6.0.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information about build definitions. IBM X-Force ID: 192707.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4989?: IBM Engineering Workflow Management 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 and IBM Rational Team Concert 6.0.6 and 6.0.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information about build definitions. IBM X-Force ID: 192707.
How severe is CVE-2020-4989?: CVE-2020-4989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4989?: CVE-2020-4989 primarily affects Ibm Rational Team Concert. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4989 published?: CVE-2020-4989 was published on 2022-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:6.0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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