CVE-2020-4294

Name: CVE-2020-4294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-15T16:15:17.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4294 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks. IBM X-ForceID: 176404.

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

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

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/157329/QRadar-Community-Edition-7.3.1.6-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/35Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176404VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189663Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157329/QRadar-Community-Edition-7.3.1.6-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/35Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176404VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189663Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4294?

How severe is CVE-2020-4294?

CVE-2020-4294 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4294?

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