CVE-2020-4536

Name: CVE-2020-4536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-11T16:15:07.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4536 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 8.1 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 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM OpenPages GRC Platform 8.1 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: 182907.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Openpages Grc Platform	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.1.0.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182907VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6451239Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182907VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6451239Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4536?

How severe is CVE-2020-4536?

CVE-2020-4536 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4536?

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