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CVE-2020-4944: IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0, 7.0.4.0, 7.0.5.3, 7.0.5.4, 7.1.0.0, 7.1.1.0, 7.1.1.1, and 7.1.1.2, stor...

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0, 7.0.4.0, 7.0.5.3, 7.0.5.4, 7.1.0.0, 7.1.1.0, 7.1.1.1, and 7.1.1.2, stores keystore passwords in plain text after a manual edit, which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 191944.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM UrbanCode Deploy could store keystore passwords in plaintext after a manual edit. A local user could read those secrets. This is not described as remote code execution, but exposed credentials can create broader business risk if the server is shared or already compromised.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority secret exposure issue. It is less urgent than internet-facing remote exploitation, but exposed keystore passwords can support follow-on access if local accounts are misused.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4944 affects IBM UrbanCode Deploy 7.0.3.0, 7.0.4.0, 7.0.5.3, 7.0.5.4, 7.1.0.0, 7.1.1.0, 7.1.1.1, and 7.1.1.2. CVSS 3.0 is 5.1, with local attack vector, high confidentiality impact, high complexity, and no reported integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions, especially where keystore settings were manually edited and local users can access the affected host or files.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not report active exploitation. CISA KEV is false, and the CVSS exploit maturity value is unproven. Abuse requires local access and the specific plaintext-password condition after manual editing.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: IBM states plaintext keystore password storage after manual edit and local readability. No CWE is supplied in the bundle. Do not assume remote exploitability, affected versions beyond those listed, or a specific fix version without IBM advisory confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM UrbanCode Deploy instances running affected versions.
  • Review IBM’s advisory for the official remediation or upgrade path.
  • Restrict local user access to UCD servers and sensitive configuration files.
  • Rotate exposed keystore passwords if plaintext storage is found.
  • Check vendor guidance before making configuration changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory UCD versions across deployment infrastructure.
  • Confirm whether keystore settings were manually edited on affected systems.
  • Review local access permissions on UCD hosts and configuration directories.
  • Look for evidence of plaintext keystore passwords without exposing values in tickets.
  • Verify remediation status against IBM’s advisory.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/AC:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/C:H/AV:L/A:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U1.43.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4944Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMUrbanCode Deploy7.0.3.0, 7.0.4.0, 7.1.0.0, 7.0.5.3, 7.1.1.0, 7.0.5.4, 7.1.1.1, 7.1.1.2Listed
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