CVE-2020-5008

Name: CVE-2020-5008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-07T14:15:07.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5008 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.1.0 and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.14 stores sensitive information in GET request parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.1.0 and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.14 stores sensitive information in GET request parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 193033.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-922

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.1.0
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 2018.4.1.0, <= 2018.4.1.14

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193033VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6459681Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193033VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6459681Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5008?

How severe is CVE-2020-5008?

CVE-2020-5008 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5008?

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