CVE-2020-4242

Name: CVE-2020-4242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-31T15:15:21.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.59%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

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

Published: Mar 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4242?

How severe is CVE-2020-4242?

CVE-2020-4242 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4242?

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