CVE-2020-4241
HighIBM Spectrum Scale and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Published Mar 31, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-4241 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Spectrum Protect Plus (Ibm), Spectrum Scale (Ibm).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Spectrum Protect Plus <=10.1.5, Spectrum Scale <=10.1.5, Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
66%
Higher than 99.2% 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 Scale and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175418.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Protect PlusIbm | >= 10.1.0 | 10.1.5 |
| Spectrum ScaleIbm | See advisory | 10.1.5 |
Patched Releases
Spectrum Protect Plus
<=10.1.5
Spectrum Scale
<=10.1.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 31, 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 Scale and IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Affected: Spectrum Protect Plus (Ibm) versions >= 10.1.0; Spectrum Scale (Ibm). 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 Plus <=10.1.5, Spectrum Scale <=10.1.5, Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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