CVE-2020-4150

Name: CVE-2020-4150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-11T17:15:08.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4150 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM SiteProtector Appliance 3.1.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 174142.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM SiteProtector Appliance 3.1.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 174142.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Siteprotector System	3.1.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174142VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6602547Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174142VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6602547Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4150?

How severe is CVE-2020-4150?

CVE-2020-4150 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4150?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST