CVE-2020-4661

Name: CVE-2020-4661
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-12T13:15:12.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4661 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive using timing side channel attacks which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 186142.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Access Manager 9.0.7 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.0 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive using timing side channel attacks which could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 186142.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager	9.0.7.0
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186142VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346619Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186142VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346619Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4661?

How severe is CVE-2020-4661?

CVE-2020-4661 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4661?

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