CVE-2020-4970

Name: CVE-2020-4970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-19T16:15:07.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4970 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.4, 5.2.5, and 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 5.2.4, 5.2.5, and 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. IBM X-Force ID: 192429.

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%

47.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	5.2.4
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	5.2.5
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	5.2.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192429VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6587435Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192429VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6587435Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4970?

How severe is CVE-2020-4970?

CVE-2020-4970 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-2020-4970?

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