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CVE-2020-4283: IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, and 1.0.4 contains hard-coded credentials...

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, and 1.0.4 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: 176206.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Information Queue versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4 used hard-coded credentials or keys. If exposed, this could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information. The public data does not show active exploitation or name a specific fixed version in the provided bundle.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority product remediation item. It affects confidentiality, not availability, and there is no provided evidence of active exploitation. Prioritize internet-reachable or high-trust integration deployments first.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4283 is a hard-coded credential issue in IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0-1.0.4. The CVSS 3.0 vector is network-accessible, unauthenticated, high complexity, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Information Queue versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, or 1.0.4. Risk increases where the service or its integrations are reachable from untrusted networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false and the CVSS vector lists exploit code maturity as unproven. No cited source in the bundle states active exploitation. Evidence is incomplete on practical exploitability and operational prerequisites.

Researcher notes

The public bundle identifies hard-coded credentials but does not include CWE mapping, exploit details, or a named fixed release. The CVSS vector supports concern about confidentiality exposure but also signals high attack complexity and unproven exploit maturity.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Security Information Queue deployments and versions.
  • Prioritize remediation for versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force guidance for official fixes or workarounds.
  • Restrict network access to ISIQ interfaces and integrations while remediation is pending.
  • Review credential and key rotation options only according to vendor guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether IBM Security Information Queue is deployed.
  • Record exact ISIQ version numbers in all environments.
  • Compare versions against affected releases 1.0.0 through 1.0.4.
  • Review IBM advisory for fixed-version or workaround confirmation.
  • Check relevant access logs for unexpected authentication or data access patterns.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/PR:N/C:H/S:C/A:N/I:N/UI:N/AC:H/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
6.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/PR:N/C:H/S:C/A:N/I:N/UI:N/AC:H/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.24Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4283Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/PR:N/C:H/S:C/A:N/I:N/UI:N/AC:H/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 Information Queue1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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