CVE-2020-4172

Name: CVE-2020-4172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-27T13:15:11.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 174408.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Insights	2.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174408VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6323297Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174408VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6323297Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4172?

How severe is CVE-2020-4172?

CVE-2020-4172 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4172?

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