CVE-2020-4316

Name: CVE-2020-4316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-16T15:15:27.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Publishing Engine 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Publishing Engine 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 177354.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.6
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	7.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177354VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249131Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177354VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249131Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4316?

How severe is CVE-2020-4316?

CVE-2020-4316 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4316?

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