CVE-2020-5019

Name: CVE-2020-5019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-08T19:15:14.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5019 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject HTTP HOST header, which will allow the attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject HTTP HOST header, which will allow the attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 193655.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193655VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6398754Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193655VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6398754Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5019?

How severe is CVE-2020-5019?

CVE-2020-5019 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5019?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-5019?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST