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CVE-2020-4249: IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could disclose highly sensitive information to othe...

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could disclose highly sensitive information to other authenticated users on the sytem due to incorrect authorization. IBM X-Force ID: 175485.

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

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 has an authorization flaw that could let one authenticated user see highly sensitive information belonging to others. This is not described as a full system takeover, but it can expose identity governance data that executives should treat as materially sensitive.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation in the next normal security patch cycle, faster if the system contains privileged identity, access certification, or compliance data. The business risk is sensitive data disclosure by insiders or compromised low-privilege accounts.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4249 is an incorrect authorization issue in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6. The CVSS 3.0 vector is 6.5 medium: network reachable, low privileges required, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact stated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in environments still running IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6, especially where multiple authenticated users share the platform. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS exploit maturity is marked unproven, so treat exploitation as plausible for authenticated users but not confirmed in the supplied evidence.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies incorrect authorization but does not provide endpoint details, exploit procedure, or exact fixed version text. Validation should focus on version exposure, vendor remediation status, and non-invasive authorization regression testing.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory guidance for CVE-2020-4249 and apply the official remediation.
  • Prioritize upgrade or patch work for any IBM IGI 5.2.6 deployment.
  • Limit platform access to users with a current business need until remediated.
  • Review role and entitlement assignments for excessive authenticated access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Check whether any deployment is still on version 5.2.6.
  • Verify patch or remediation status against IBM's advisory.
  • Review logs for unusual authenticated access to sensitive identity governance records.
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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/I:N/S:U/C:H/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/PR:L/UI:N/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/I:N/S:U/C:H/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/PR:L/UI:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4249Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/S:U/C:H/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/PR:L/UI:N/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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Identity Governance and Intelligence5.2.6Listed
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