CVE-2020-4494
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CVE-2020-4494 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.7.0 through 8.1.9.1 (Linux and Windows), 8.1.9.0 trough 8.1.9.1 (AIX) and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.7.0 through 8.1.9.1 (Linux), 8.1.9.0 through 8.1.9.1 (AIX) web user interfaces could allow an attacker to bypass authentication due to improper session validation which can result in access to unauthorized resources. IBM X-Force ID: 182019.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.7.0 through 8.1.9.1 (Linux and Windows), 8.1.9.0 trough 8.1.9.1 (AIX) and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.7.0 through 8.1.9.1 (Linux), 8.1.9.0 through 8.1.9.1 (AIX) web user interfaces could allow an attacker to bypass authentication due to improper session validation which can result in access to unauthorized resources. IBM X-Force ID: 182019.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Client | >= 8.1.7.0, <= 8.1.9.1 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Client | >= 8.1.9.0, <= 8.1.9.1 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect For Space Management | >= 8.1.7.0, <= 8.1.9.1 |
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect For Space Management | >= 8.1.9.0, <= 8.1.9.1 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182019VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6221448Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182019VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6221448Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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