CVE-2020-4242
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CVE-2020-4242 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 4.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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: 175419.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Plus | >= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.5 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | >= 10.1.0, <= 10.1.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175419VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175419VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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