CVE-2020-4085

Name: CVE-2020-4085
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-22T15:15:14.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4085 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. "HCL Connections is vulnerable to possible information leakage and could disclose sensitive information via stack trace to a local user.". EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

"HCL Connections is vulnerable to possible information leakage and could disclose sensitive information via stack trace to a local user."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Connections	5.5
Hcltech	Connections	6.0
Hcltech	Connections	6.5

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0077976Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0077976Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4085?

"HCL Connections is vulnerable to possible information leakage and could disclose sensitive information via stack trace to a local user."

How severe is CVE-2020-4085?

CVE-2020-4085 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4085?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-4085?

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Source: NVD / NIST