CVE-2020-4211
CriticalIBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Published Feb 24, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-4211 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Spectrum Protect (Ibm), Spectrum Protect Plus.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Spectrum Protect 10.1.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By using a specially crafted HTTP command, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary command on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175022.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum ProtectIbm | 10.1.5 | 10.1.5 |
| Spectrum Protect Plus | >= 10.1.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Spectrum Protect
10.1.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 24, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Affected: Spectrum Protect (Ibm) versions 10.1.5; Spectrum Protect Plus versions >= 10.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Spectrum Protect 10.1.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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