CVE-2020-4496

Name: CVE-2020-4496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-13T19:15:07.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x server connection to an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus workload agent is subject to a man-in-the-middle attack due to improper certificate validation. IBM X-Force ID: 182046.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x server connection to an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus workload agent is subject to a man-in-the-middle attack due to improper certificate validation. IBM X-Force ID: 182046.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

43.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.8.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182046VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6525346Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182046VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6525346Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4496?

How severe is CVE-2020-4496?

CVE-2020-4496 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4496?

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