CVE-2020-4205

Name: CVE-2020-4205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-19T14:15:12.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4205 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.8 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security restrictions, and continue to access the server even after authentication certificates have been revolked. IBM X-Force ID: 174961.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.8 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security restrictions, and continue to access the server even after authentication certificates have been revolked. IBM X-Force ID: 174961.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 2018.4.1.0, <= 2018.4.1.8

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174961VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6090886Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174961VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6090886Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4205?

How severe is CVE-2020-4205?

CVE-2020-4205 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4205?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-4205?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST