CVE-2020-4980

Name: CVE-2020-4980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-16T17:15:12.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4980 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 uses less secure methods for protecting data in transit between hosts when encrypt host connections is not enabled as well as data at rest. IBM X-Force ID: 192539.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 uses less secure methods for protecting data in transit between hosts when encrypt host connections is not enabled as well as data at rest. IBM X-Force ID: 192539.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.4.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192539VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6472891Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192539VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6472891Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4980?

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3 and 7.4 uses less secure methods for protecting data in transit between hosts when encrypt host connections is not enabled as well as data at rest. IBM X-Force ID: 192539.

How severe is CVE-2020-4980?

CVE-2020-4980 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4980?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-4980?

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Source: NVD / NIST