CVE-2020-4212: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus hfpackage 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: 175023.

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 12, 58461
Event
01:08 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4212?

CVE-2020-4212 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-4212?

CVE-2020-4212 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4212?

Versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus are affected by CVE-2020-4212.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4212?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4212.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4212?

To fix CVE-2020-4212, you should upgrade to a version of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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