How severe is CVE-2020-4996?

CVE-2020-4996 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-2020-4996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4996?

CVE-2020-4996 affects Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4996?

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

When was CVE-2020-4996 published?

CVE-2020-4996 was published on 2021-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4996

CVE-2020-4996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence
Published: 2021-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information via the capturing of screenshots of authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 192913.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4996?: IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information via the capturing of screenshots of authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 192913.
How severe is CVE-2020-4996?: CVE-2020-4996 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-2020-4996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4996?: CVE-2020-4996 affects Ibm Security Identity Governance And Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4996 published?: CVE-2020-4996 was published on 2021-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_governance_and_intelligence:5.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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