CVE-2020-4269

Name: CVE-2020-4269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-15T16:15:17.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4269 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 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-ForceID: 175845.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 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-ForceID: 175845.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.3.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157328/QRadar-Community-Edition-7.3.1.6-Default-Credentials.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175845VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189711Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157328/QRadar-Community-Edition-7.3.1.6-Default-Credentials.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175845VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189711Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4269?

How severe is CVE-2020-4269?

CVE-2020-4269 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4269?

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