CVE-2020-4190

Name: CVE-2020-4190
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-03T15:15:12.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4190 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium 10.6, 11.0, and 11.1 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: 174851.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.6, 11.0, and 11.1 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: 174851.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	10.6
Ibm	Security Guardium	11.0
Ibm	Security Guardium	11.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174851VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6218958Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174851VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6218958Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4190?

How severe is CVE-2020-4190?

CVE-2020-4190 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4190?

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