CVE-2020-4385

Name: CVE-2020-4385
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-22T21:15:12.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4385 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 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-Force ID: 179266.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 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-Force ID: 179266.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Verify Gateway	1.0.0
Ibm	Verify Gateway	1.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179266VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6251291Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179266VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6251291Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4385?

How severe is CVE-2020-4385?

CVE-2020-4385 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4385?

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