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CVE-2020-4291: IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 could disclose sensitive...

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, and 1.0.5 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user due to insufficient timeout functionality in the Web UI. IBM X-Force ID: 176334.

MediumCVSS 4.7Not 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 1.0.5 could expose sensitive information through the Web UI because timeout handling was insufficient. The issue is medium severity, confidentiality-focused, and primarily matters where ISIQ is still deployed or reachable by users who should lose access after inactivity.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted medium-priority remediation item. Prioritize faster if ISIQ is internet-accessible, handles sensitive operational data, or is used by many shared workstations. Otherwise, fold into normal vulnerability maintenance with vendor-guided remediation.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4291 affects IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0-1.0.5. The CVSS 3.0 score is 4.7 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality impact. Integrity and availability impacts are not indicated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, or 1.0.5, especially where the Web UI is accessible beyond trusted users or networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability and required user interaction, with no privileges required. Evidence provided supports possible unauthorized sensitive information disclosure, not code execution or service disruption.

Researcher notes

No CWE is listed in the provided data. The issue is described as insufficient timeout functionality in the Web UI causing sensitive information disclosure. The bundle does not provide exploit details, fixed version numbers, or evidence of active exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6172545 for the official remediation path.
  • Upgrade or patch affected ISIQ deployments according to IBM guidance.
  • Restrict ISIQ Web UI access to trusted networks and users.
  • Verify timeout/session settings match IBM’s recommended configuration.
  • Monitor Web UI access logs for unusual post-idle access patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all IBM Security Information Queue deployments and versions.
  • Confirm whether any deployment runs version 1.0.0 through 1.0.5.
  • Check whether the ISIQ Web UI is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Validate vendor patch or upgrade status against IBM advisory 6172545.
  • Review logs for suspicious Web UI access following idle periods.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.7CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AV:N/UI:R/AC:L/PR:N/C:L/I:N/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.7Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4291Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AV:N/UI:R/AC:L/PR:N/C:L/I:N/S:C/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 Information Queue1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5Listed
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