Vulnerability in IBM Qradar Network Security
CVE-2020-4157
IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 174337.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.008 (55.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 56th percentile — 55.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- IBM Qradar Network Security — versions 5.4.0, 5.5.0
- IBM Qradar Network Security — versions 5.4.0, 5.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6602931 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174337 (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-4157?
- CVE-2020-4157 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Qradar Network Security, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-07-12.
- How severe is CVE-2020-4157?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.