CVE-2020-4690

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.3 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 186697.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Guardium
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491125 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186697 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4690?
CVE-2020-4690 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4690?
To fix CVE-2020-4690, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-4690 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4690 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4690?
CVE-2020-4690 affects IBM Security Guardium.
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