CVE-2020-4233

Name: CVE-2020-4233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-28T15:15:12.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4233 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to set the secure flag for the session cookie in SSL mode. By intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to capture the cookie and obtain sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to set the secure flag for the session cookie in SSL mode. By intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to capture the cookie and obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 175360.

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

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Governance And Intelligence	5.2.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175360VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207912Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175360VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207912Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4233?

How severe is CVE-2020-4233?

CVE-2020-4233 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4233?

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