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Security Secret Server CVE-2020-4341

MEDIUM
Error Message Information Leak (CWE-209)
2020-06-24 psirt@us.ibm.com
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A10:2025 - Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions
ASVS 5.0
V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Error message sanitization
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 1.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-209. IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 178181. Affected products include: Ibm Security Secret Server.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionNVD

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 178181.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.4%
Top 30% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 1.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

27
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_secret_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2020-4323 MEDIUM
6.1 Jun 24

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerabil

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5.9 Dec 21

IBM Security Secret Server 10.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to

CVE-2020-4413 MEDIUM
5.9 Jun 24

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to

CVE-2021-20582 MEDIUM
5.3 Sep 14

IBM Security Secret Server up to 11.0 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3),

CVE-2021-20569 MEDIUM
5.3 Sep 14

IBM Security Secret Server up to 11.0 could allow an attacker to enumerate usernames due to improper input validation. R

CVE-2020-4342 MEDIUM
5.3 Jun 24

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could disclose sensitive information included in installation files to an unauthorized u

CVE-2020-4327 MEDIUM
5.3 Jun 24

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical

CVE-2020-4842 MEDIUM
4.9 Dec 21

IBM Security Secret Server 10.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical

CVE-2021-20508 MEDIUM
4.3 Sep 14

IBM Security Secret Server up to 11.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed tech

CVE-2020-4843 MEDIUM
4.3 Dec 21

IBM Security Secret Server 10.6 stores potentially sensitive information in config files that could be read by an authen

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