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CVE-2020-4990: IBM Security Guardium 11.2 is vulnerable to SQL injection.

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 192710.

HighCVSS 7.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 has a SQL injection flaw that could let a remote, low-privileged attacker change or read information in the product’s back-end database. For executives, the risk is material because Guardium handles security-relevant data and the CVSS rating is high.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for any Guardium 11.2 deployment, especially if accessible beyond a tightly controlled admin network. The issue threatens confidentiality and integrity of security platform data, but current evidence does not prove active exploitation.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4990 affects IBM Security Guardium 11.2. The CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L, score 7.6. IBM describes crafted SQL statements enabling view, add, modify, or delete operations against the back-end database. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 192710.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Security Guardium 11.2 is deployed and reachable by authenticated low-privileged users or adjacent internal users. The bundle identifies only version 11.2 as affected; other versions are not established here.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. CVSS exploit code maturity is marked unproven. Treat the issue as high priority because exploitation is network reachable, low complexity, requires no user interaction, and can affect sensitive back-end data.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE, IBM advisory, and IBM X-Force references. The bundle does not provide vulnerable endpoints, exploit details, or exact fixed builds. Avoid assuming broader affected versions or active exploitation without additional vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6455265 and X-Force 192710 for supported remediation.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrade guidance for affected Guardium 11.2 systems.
  • Limit Guardium access to trusted administrative users and networks.
  • Monitor Guardium data integrity and administrative activity for suspicious changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Guardium deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Identify any systems running Security Guardium 11.2.
  • Check whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Review access paths to Guardium interfaces and authenticated user scope.
  • Look for unexpected Guardium database changes or abnormal privileged activity.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.6 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
7.6CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/PR:L/C:H/UI:N/A:L/AC:L/I:L/S:U/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.84.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.6High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4990Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMSecurity Guardium11.2Listed
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