CVE-2020-4532

Name: CVE-2020-4532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-17T18:15:12.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4532 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager (IBM Business Process Manager Express 8.5.5, 8.5.6, 8.5.7, and 8.6) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager (IBM Business Process Manager Express 8.5.5, 8.5.6, 8.5.7, and 8.6) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 182716.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.3
Ibm	Business Process Manager	>= 8.5.5.0, < 8.5.7.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.6.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182716VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6233276Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182716VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6233276Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4532?

How severe is CVE-2020-4532?

CVE-2020-4532 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4532?

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