What is the severity of CVE-2020-4970?

The severity of CVE-2020-4970 is medium with a severity value of 5.9.

Which versions of IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence are affected by CVE-2020-4970?

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence versions 5.2.4, 5.2.5, and 5.2.6 are affected by CVE-2020-4970.

How can I fix CVE-2020-4970?

To fix CVE-2020-4970, IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence users should enable HTTP Strict Transport Security properly.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4970?

More information about CVE-2020-4970 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192429) and [link2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6587435)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4970

medium

5.9

CWE

319

13/5/2022

12/7/2022

CVE-2020-4970

Q: How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-4970?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4970 by exploiting the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle attacks.

First published: Fri May 13 2022(Updated: )

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.4, 5.2.5, and 5.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 192429.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Identity Manager	=5.2.4
IBM Security Identity Manager	=5.2.5
IBM Security Identity Manager	=5.2.6
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence	<=5.2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4970?
The severity of CVE-2020-4970 is medium with a severity value of 5.9.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-4970?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4970 by exploiting the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security to obtain sensitive information using man-in-the-middle attacks.
Which versions of IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence are affected by CVE-2020-4970?
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence versions 5.2.4, 5.2.5, and 5.2.6 are affected by CVE-2020-4970.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4970?
To fix CVE-2020-4970, IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence users should enable HTTP Strict Transport Security properly.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4970?
More information about CVE-2020-4970 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192429) and [link2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6587435)

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