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CVE-2020-4626: IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 (CP4S) could reveal sensitive information about the internal network to...

IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 (CP4S) could reveal sensitive information about the internal network to an authenticated user using a specially crafted HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 185362.

MediumCVSS 5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 can disclose sensitive internal network information to a logged-in user through a specially crafted HTTP request. The issue is not remote unauthenticated compromise, but it can help an insider or compromised account understand network layout.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation if CP4S 1.3.0.1 is still in use, especially in environments with many users or sensitive network segmentation. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation requires authentication and reported impact is information disclosure.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4626 is an authenticated information disclosure flaw in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.0 with low confidentiality impact, low attack complexity, network attack vector, and low privileges required. Integrity and availability impacts are not reported.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations running IBM Cloud Pak for Security version 1.3.0.1 with authenticated user access. The supplied sources do not identify other affected versions, CPEs, deployment modes, or internet-facing requirements.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector marks exploit maturity as unproven. Treat this as a credible insider or compromised-account risk, not as a confirmed mass-exploitation event.

Researcher notes

The available evidence supports only IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 as affected. No CWE is provided in the bundle. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exposure, additional versions, or a specific patched version unless confirmed from IBM’s advisory.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6372534 for the vendor-supported remediation path.
  • Confirm whether Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 remains deployed anywhere.
  • Limit CP4S user access to accounts with a clear operational need.
  • Review authenticated CP4S activity for unusual HTTP request patterns.
  • Track IBM X-Force ID 185362 for updated vendor guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory CP4S deployments and record exact product versions.
  • Verify whether any instance is running version 1.3.0.1.
  • Review access controls for authenticated CP4S users.
  • Check security logs for abnormal authenticated requests to CP4S.
  • Document whether vendor remediation has been applied or scheduled.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:N/S:C/AV:N/C:L/AC:L/I:N/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U3.11.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4626Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCloud Pak for Security1.3.0.1Listed
Weakness

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