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CVE-2020-4167: IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information or perform una...

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions due to improper authenciation mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 174403.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1 has an authentication weakness that could let a network attacker obtain some sensitive information or take unauthorized actions. The reported impact is moderate, not availability-impacting. Organizations using this specific version should verify vendor remediation and reduce exposure while patching.

Executive priority

Treat this as a timely remediation item for affected Guardium Insights environments, especially because the product handles security-sensitive data. It is not presented as a crisis, but unauthenticated network reachability makes unmanaged exposure unacceptable.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4167 affects IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. The root issue is described as improper authentication mechanisms.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.1. Risk is higher where the application or management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks or where authentication controls protect sensitive database-security data.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV in the bundle. The CVSS vector suggests remote unauthenticated reachability, but no exploit details or weaponization evidence are provided.

Researcher notes

The public bundle does not include CWE classification or detailed affected build ranges beyond version 2.0.1. It also does not name a specific fixed version. Avoid assuming broader Guardium products are affected without IBM confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory guidance for the official remediation path.
  • Upgrade or apply IBM-provided fixes if available for affected deployments.
  • Restrict access to Guardium Insights interfaces to trusted networks.
  • Use firewall, VPN, or identity-aware access controls around administration surfaces.
  • Review authentication configuration and remove unnecessary external exposure.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Guardium Insights deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Identify any instances running version 2.0.1.
  • Compare installed build and configuration against IBM advisory guidance.
  • Review access logs for unusual unauthenticated or unauthorized activity.
  • Confirm administrative interfaces are not internet-exposed unless explicitly required.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/PR:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/A:N/S:U/I:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/PR:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/A:N/S:U/I:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U3.92.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4167Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/PR:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/A:N/S:U/I:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Guardium Insights2.0.1Listed
Weakness

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