CVE-2020-4212
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CVE-2020-4212 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 14.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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: 175023.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect | >= 10.1.0, < 10.1.5 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect | 10.1.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175023VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3178863Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-272/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175023VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3178863Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-272/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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