CVE-2020-4213

Name: CVE-2020-4213
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-24T16:15:12.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 15.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4213 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 15.49% 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: 175024.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

15.49%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

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/175024VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3178863Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-270/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175024VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3178863Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-270/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4213?

How severe is CVE-2020-4213?

CVE-2020-4213 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 15.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4213?

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