CVE-2020-4899

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.10 could potentially leak sensitive information or allow for data corruption due to plain text transmission of sensitive information across the network. IBM X-Force ID: 190990.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM API Connect
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6395568 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190990 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4899?
CVE-2020-4899 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4899?
To fix CVE-2020-4899, 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-2020-4899 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4899 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-2020-4899?
CVE-2020-4899 affects IBM API Connect.
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