CVE-2020-4629

Name: CVE-2020-4629
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-30T15:15:13.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4629 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local user with specialized access to obtain sensitive information from a detailed technical error message. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local user with specialized access to obtain sensitive information from a detailed technical error message. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 185370.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.18
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185370VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6339255Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185370VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6339255Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4629?

How severe is CVE-2020-4629?

CVE-2020-4629 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4629?

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