Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-4612 is an information disclosure issue in IBM Data Risk Manager, also called iDNA, version 2.0.6. An authenticated user could use a specially crafted HTTP request to obtain sensitive information. The business risk is bounded by the need for credentials, but any exposed or broadly accessible deployment should be reviewed.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as a moderate-risk exposure item. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it can expose sensitive information to authenticated users. Address promptly if the product is deployed in regulated, high-trust, or broadly accessible environments.
Technical view
The CVE describes a network-reachable vulnerability with low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact. CVSS v3.0 score is 4.3. The provided sources do not describe the sensitive data type, affected endpoints, or detailed remediation version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Data Risk Manager/iDNA 2.0.6. Risk increases where authenticated access is available to many users, identity controls are weak, or the application is reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV inclusion and does not provide evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed. The vulnerability requires an authenticated user, which lowers broad internet-scale risk but still matters for insider misuse or compromised accounts.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse. The CVE and IBM X-Force entry identify authenticated information disclosure via crafted HTTP request in version 2.0.6, but do not include endpoint detail, data classes, or proof-of-concept material in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any IBM Data Risk Manager/iDNA 2.0.6 deployments.
- Review IBM advisory guidance for official remediation or upgrade instructions.
- Restrict application access to trusted users and networks.
- Review user permissions and remove unnecessary access.
- Monitor for unusual authenticated HTTP activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm deployed product name and exact version.
- Check whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
- Review access logs for suspicious authenticated requests.
- Verify only authorized users can access the application.
- Document exposure, compensating controls, and remediation status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:N/I:N/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:L/AC:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:N/I:N/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:L/AC:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:N/I:N/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:L/AC:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6335281CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-idna-cve20204612-info-disc (184924)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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