CVE-2020-5020

Name: CVE-2020-5020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-08T19:15:14.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5020 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 193656.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected Software

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193656VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6398754Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193656VDB 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-2020-5020?

How severe is CVE-2020-5020?

CVE-2020-5020 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5020?

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-2020-5020?

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Source: NVD / NIST