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CVE-2020-4292: IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, and 1.0.4 uses a cross-domain policy file...

IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, and 1.0.4 uses a cross-domain policy file that includes domains that should not be trusted which could disclose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 176335.

LowCVSS 3.7Not 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 1.0.4 used an overly permissive cross-domain policy file. In some conditions, that could let untrusted domains access sensitive information. The published severity is low, and the source bundle does not show known active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a low-priority confidentiality risk unless affected ISIQ instances handle sensitive data or are broadly exposed. It should be handled in normal patch governance, not emergency response, based on the provided evidence.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4292 is an information disclosure issue in IBM Security Information Queue caused by trusting inappropriate domains in a cross-domain policy file. The CVSS 3.0 score is 3.7, with network reachability, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and low confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations running IBM Security Information Queue 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, or 1.0.4. The bundle does not identify other IBM products or later versions as affected.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks KEV as false and the CVSS exploit maturity as unproven. No cited source in the bundle confirms public exploitation, exploit code, or attacks in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE description, IBM advisory reference, X-Force ID 176335, and CVSS vector. The bundle does not name a fixed version, specific policy entries, or reproducible conditions, so validation should stay focused on product/version exposure and vendor guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Information Queue deployments and record exact versions.
  • Review IBM advisory node 5390193 for the official remediation path.
  • Prioritize remediation for ISIQ versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.4.
  • If remediation is unavailable, reduce exposure according to IBM guidance.
  • Document ownership and timelines for any remaining affected instances.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether IBM Security Information Queue is present in asset inventory.
  • Verify each instance version against 1.0.0 through 1.0.4.
  • Review cross-domain policy configuration only through approved administrative procedures.
  • Check IBM X-Force ID 176335 for vendor vulnerability tracking details.
  • Retest after applying IBM-directed remediation or configuration changes.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/S:U/PR:N/AV:N/UI:N/AC:H/A:N/I: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
3.7CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/C:L/S:U/PR:N/AV:N/UI:N/AC:H/A:N/I:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.7Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4292Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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