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CVE-2020-4619: IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by an a...

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 184976.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6 can store user credentials in clear text. An authenticated user may be able to read those credentials, creating a confidentiality risk and potential account compromise if exposed credentials are reused elsewhere.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority confidentiality issue. Prioritize remediation if the product stores privileged credentials, supports regulated data workflows, or is accessible by broad internal user groups.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4619 affects IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6. The issue is cleartext credential storage readable by an authenticated user. The provided CVSS v3.0 score is 5.3 with network access, low privileges, high attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to environments running IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6. Risk is higher where many users have authenticated access, credentials are reused, or stored credentials grant access to sensitive systems.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access and is rated high complexity, but successful access could disclose credentials with broader operational impact.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise but official: IBM identifies cleartext credential storage in Data Risk Manager 2.0.6. The bundle does not provide CWE mapping, exploit details, or a specific fixed version, so validation should anchor on IBM advisory content.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory for the official fix or upgrade path.
  • Restrict authenticated access to IBM Data Risk Manager.
  • Rotate any credentials that may have been stored in the product.
  • Review account reuse and privilege levels tied to exposed credentials.
  • Monitor for unusual access by authenticated users.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Data Risk Manager deployments and confirm versions.
  • Identify whether version 2.0.6 is installed anywhere.
  • Review IBM guidance for fixed or supported versions.
  • Check access logs for unusual authenticated reads or account activity.
  • Confirm credential rotation after remediation.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/I:N/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:H/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/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
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/I:N/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:H/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U1.63.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4619Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/I:N/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:H/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/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
IBMData Risk Manager2.0.6Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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