CVE-2020-4210: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus changeAdministratorPassword Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2020
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 and 10.1.5 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By using a specially crafted HTTP command, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary command on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 175020.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By using a specially crafted HTTP command, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary command on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus<=10.1.0-10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Protect>=10.1.0<10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Protect=10.1.5
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Spectrum Protect>=10.1.0<10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Protect=10.1.5
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Feb 21, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:43 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·03:43 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 14, 58461
Event
05:34 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4210.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is IBM Spectrum Protect Plus changeAdministratorPassword Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4210?

CVE-2020-4210 has a severity of critical.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4210?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4210.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2020-4210?

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.5 are affected by CVE-2020-4210.

6

How can I fix CVE-2020-4210?

To fix CVE-2020-4210, it is recommended to update to a version of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that is not affected by the vulnerability.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4210?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4210 at the following references: [IBM X-Force Exchange](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175020), [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3178863), [Zero Day Initiative](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-274/).

8

What is the CWE category of CVE-2020-4210?

CVE-2020-4210 belongs to the CWE category 78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').

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