CVE-2020-4170

Name: CVE-2020-4170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-24T16:15:10.873+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 174406.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 174406.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Insights	2.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174406VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320055Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174406VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6320055Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4170?

How severe is CVE-2020-4170?

CVE-2020-4170 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4170?

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