CVE-2020-4469

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system

High · published June 15, 2020

CVSS v3.0
8.1
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A simple HTTP command could give an attacker the keys to your kingdom! 💻💥 Think of it like an office that mistakenly left the front door unlocked. Anyone with a clever enough excuse can walk in and start making changes, from rearranging furniture to accessing confidential files. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute any command on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. Imagine a malicious actor gaining control over critical infrastructure and wreaking havoc - absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like an office that mistakenly left the front door unlocked. Anyone with a clever enough excuse can walk in and start making changes, from rearranging furniture to accessing confidential files. This vulnerability is caused by an incomplete fix for a previous issue (CVE-2020-4211) in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5, allowing arbitrary code execution via crafted HTTP commands.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute any command on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. Imagine a malicious actor gaining control over critical infrastructure and wreaking havoc - absolutely devastating! To secure your systems, upgrade IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly review and apply patches to ensure your security posture remains strong. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your systems and regain control. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/A:H/I:H/UI:N/S:U/PR:N/AC:H/C:H/AV:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13388 · 96.4th percentile
Published
2020-06-15T13:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUN 13:25Z
    IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system
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