How severe is CVE-2020-5002?

CVE-2020-5002 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5002?

CVE-2020-5002 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5002?

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

When was CVE-2020-5002 published?

CVE-2020-5002 was published on 2023-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5002

CVE-2020-5002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Financial Transaction Manager 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Financial Transaction Manager
Published: 2023-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.0 through 3.2.10 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper validation. IBM X-Force ID: 192954.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5002?: IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.0 through 3.2.10 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper validation. IBM X-Force ID: 192954.
How severe is CVE-2020-5002?: CVE-2020-5002 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5002?: CVE-2020-5002 primarily affects Ibm Financial Transaction Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5002 published?: CVE-2020-5002 was published on 2023-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:cps_services:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:digital_payments:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager:*:*:*:*:*:high_value:*:*

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