CVE-2020-4969

Name: CVE-2020-4969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-21T14:15:13.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4969 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Governance And Intelligence	5.2.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192428VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403257Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192428VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403257Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4969?

How severe is CVE-2020-4969?

CVE-2020-4969 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4969?

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