CVE-2020-4954: Medium severity ibm spectrum protect operations center vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2021
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication restrictions, caused by improper session validation . By using the configuration panel to obtain a valid session using an attacker controlled IBM Spectrum Protect server, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and gain access to a limited number of debug functions, such as logging levels. IBM X-Force ID: 192153.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center>=7.1.0.000<7.1.13.000
IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center>=8.1.0.000<8.1.10.200

Event History

Feb 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4954.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4954?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4954 is medium (5.4).

3

Which versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center versions 7.1 and 8.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by bypassing authentication restrictions through improper session validation.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2020-4954?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-4954 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192153) and [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404966).

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