CVE-2020-4572

Name: CVE-2020-4572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-29T14:15:13.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4572 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0.1 and 4.0 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 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0.1 and 4.0 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: 184179.

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

1.73%

74.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	3.0.1
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	4.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184179VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6253781Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184179VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6253781Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4572?

How severe is CVE-2020-4572?

CVE-2020-4572 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4572?

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