CVE-2020-4290

Name: CVE-2020-4290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-08T14:15:13.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4290 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 could allow any authenticated user to spoof the configuration owner of any other user which disclose sensitive information or allow for unauthorized access. IBM X-Force ID: 176333.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 could allow any authenticated user to spoof the configuration owner of any other user which disclose sensitive information or allow for unauthorized access. IBM X-Force ID: 176333.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Information Queue	1.0.0
Ibm	Security Information Queue	1.0.1
Ibm	Security Information Queue	1.0.2
Ibm	Security Information Queue	1.0.3
Ibm	Security Information Queue	1.0.4
Ibm	Security Information Queue	1.0.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176333VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6172599Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176333VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6172599Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4290?

How severe is CVE-2020-4290?

CVE-2020-4290 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4290?

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