CVE-2020-4173

Name: CVE-2020-4173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-09T19:15:11.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4173 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Guardium Activity Insights 10.6 and 11.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Guardium Activity Insights 10.6 and 11.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 174682.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Insights	2.0.0
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium Activity Monitor	10.6
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium Activity Monitor	11.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174682VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6244924Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174682VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6244924Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4173?

How severe is CVE-2020-4173?

CVE-2020-4173 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4173?

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