CVE-2020-4209: Path Traversal
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to create arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175019.
Other sources
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to create arbitrary files on the system.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4209?
The severity of CVE-2020-4209 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How can I exploit CVE-2020-4209?
An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to exploit CVE-2020-4209 and create arbitrary files on the system.
How can I prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4209?
To prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4209, apply the necessary security updates provided by IBM.
Is IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.5 affected by CVE-2020-4209?
Yes, IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.5 is affected by CVE-2020-4209 and could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.