CVE-2020-4497

Name: CVE-2020-4497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-14T22:15:10.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4497 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.12 discloses sensitive information due to unencrypted data being used in the communication flow between Spectrum Protect Plus vSnap and its agents. An attacker could obtain information using main in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.12 discloses sensitive information due to unencrypted data being used in the communication flow between Spectrum Protect Plus vSnap and its agents. An attacker could obtain information using main in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 182106.

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

0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.13

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182106VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847627Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182106VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6847627Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4497?

How severe is CVE-2020-4497?

CVE-2020-4497 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4497?

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