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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-4854

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

2.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 thorugh 10.1.6 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: 190454.

Technical details

Published
2020-11-23

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4854?

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 thorugh 10.1.6 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: 190454.

Is CVE-2020-4854 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-4854 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-4854?

CVE-2020-4854 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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