Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 can expose passwords because some files may have insecure permissions. The issue is local and requires high attack complexity, but successful exposure could reveal sensitive backup-system credentials. Treat it as important for environments running these versions, especially shared or multi-admin servers. Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 or 8.1. Risk is most relevant on systems where local access is possible or file permissions may be broadly readable. The bundle provides no CPEs or narrower platform details. Address during the next vulnerability remediation cycle unless affected systems are shared, exposed to many local users, or store high-value backup credentials. Backup infrastructure is sensitive, so confirm exposure promptly even though active exploitation is not evidenced. Mitigation focus: Identify IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1 and 8.1 deployments.; Review IBM advisory 10869602 for vendor-supported remediation.; Apply IBM-supported fixes or configuration guidance when confirmed..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.1 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/I:N/PR:N/A:N/AV:L/UI:N/S:U/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
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CVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/I:N/PR:N/A:N/AV:L/UI:N/S:U/RC:C/RL:O/E:U1.43.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/I:N/PR:N/A:N/AV:L/UI:N/S:U/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-tivoli-cve20181787-info-disc (148872)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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