CVE-2020-4205: ibm datapower_gateway Improper Authentication
CVSS: 6.5v2.0MediumModified
Published 19-03-2020Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4205 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Authentication vulnerability in ibm datapower_gateway. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.53%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-03-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM DataPower Gateway 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.8 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security restrictions, and continue to access the server even after authentication certificates have been revolked. IBM X-Force ID: 174961.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/S:U/PR:L/AC:H/AV:N/A:L/I:L/C:L/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.53%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
44%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.53% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.53%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- datapower_gateway2018.4.1.0 | 2018.4.1.8 | ≥ 2018.4.1.0, ≤ 2018.4.1.8
1 vendor · 1 product