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CVE-2020-4327: IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detail...

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 177599.

LowCVSS 2.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a low-severity IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 issue where overly detailed browser error messages may expose sensitive details. The supplied sources do not show direct data theft or system takeover, but leaked technical information could help an attacker plan follow-on activity.

Executive priority

Treat as routine remediation unless Secret Server 10.7 is internet-exposed or used in a high-risk privileged-access environment. The issue can aid follow-on attacks, but supplied evidence supports low urgency.

Technical view

The issue is information disclosure: detailed technical error messages returned in a browser may reveal sensitive implementation details usable in later attacks. The supplied CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, indicating network reachability, high privileges required, and confidentiality-only impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 deployments. The CVSS vector requires high privileges and no user interaction, so broad unauthenticated internet exposure is not supported by the supplied evidence.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite active exploitation, public exploit use, or CISA KEV listing. CVSS marks exploit maturity as unproven. The practical risk is reconnaissance value after privileged access, not initial compromise.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CWE is provided, and the bundle only describes detailed browser error disclosure. Do not assume affected versions beyond 10.7 or claim exploitation without new vendor or KEV evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 instances in the environment.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance for the vendor-supported fix or upgrade path.
  • Restrict administrative access to trusted networks and approved privileged users.
  • Monitor application error responses for detailed technical disclosure.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm product version and whether IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 is deployed.
  • Check whether browser error pages expose stack traces, paths, configuration, or internal details.
  • Verify privileged access controls around Secret Server administration interfaces.
  • Record vendor advisory status and remediation decision in the vulnerability tracker.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

Public sources used

Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
2.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
2.7CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/AC:L/A:N/AV:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/UI:N/PR:H/RC:C/E:U/RL:O1.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

2.7Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4327Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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 Secret Server10.7Listed
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