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CVE-2020-4475: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 could allo...

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 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.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability lets a remote, low-privileged attacker see sensitive technical details when IBM Sterling B2B Integrator returns detailed browser error messages. The leak does not directly change data or stop service, but it can give attackers useful information for later attacks.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority exposure-reduction item. It is not described as actively exploited, but it may reveal information that makes later attacks easier against business-critical B2B integration systems.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4475 affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2. CVSS 3.0 score is 4.3, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the affected IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions, especially where browser-accessible interfaces can return detailed technical errors to authenticated low-privileged users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The issue is information disclosure, useful for reconnaissance and follow-on attacks, rather than direct compromise by itself.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow but consistent: affected versions, IBM references, CVSS vector, and impact are provided. No CWE, exploit detail, or precise fixed versions were included in the supplied bundle, so remediation should be tied to IBM's advisory.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM's advisory for the official fix or upgrade path.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-accessible or partner-facing deployments.
  • Reduce browser exposure to trusted users and networks where feasible.
  • Review error handling so detailed technical errors are not shown in browsers.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions in use.
  • Confirm whether deployed versions fall within the affected ranges.
  • Test benign error paths for detailed technical information exposure.
  • Verify IBM advisory remediation has been applied successfully.
  • Review access controls around browser-accessible Sterling interfaces.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/PR:L/A:N/I:N/S:U/UI:N/AC:L/AV:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4475Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/PR:L/A:N/I:N/S:U/UI:N/AC:L/AV: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
IBMSterling B2B Integrator6.0.0.0, 5.2.0.0, 5.2.6.5, 6.0.3.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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