What is CVE-2020-4216?

CVE-2020-4216 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4216?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4216.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4216?

CVE-2020-4216 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

How can I fix the CVE-2020-4216 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-4216 vulnerability, you should update IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to a version that is not affected.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4216?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4216 on the IBM Support, Zero Day Initiative, and IBM X-Force Exchange websites.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4216

critical

9.8

CWE

798

12/6/2020

17/6/2020

21/10/2023

CVE-2020-4216: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Hardcoded Username And Password Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jun 12 2020(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of login requests to the Discovery Server service. The product contains a hard-coded password for an account. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus	<=10.1.0-10.1.5
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus	>=10.1.0<=10.1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4216?
CVE-2020-4216 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4216?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4216.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4216?
CVE-2020-4216 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-4216 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-4216 vulnerability, you should update IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to a version that is not affected.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4216?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-4216 on the IBM Support, Zero Day Initiative, and IBM X-Force Exchange websites.

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