CVE-2020-4209

Name: CVE-2020-4209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-04T14:15:13.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4209 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to create arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to create arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175019.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175019VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6116488Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175019VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6116488Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4209?

How severe is CVE-2020-4209?

CVE-2020-4209 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4209?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST