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CVE-2019-4385: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.2 may display the vSnap CIFS password in the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Joblog.

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.2 may display the vSnap CIFS password in the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Joblog. This can result in an attacker gaining access to sensitive information as well as vSnap. IBM X-Force ID: 162173.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.2 may expose the vSnap CIFS password in job logs. That can turn routine log access into access to sensitive backup storage resources. The issue is not listed as actively exploited in CISA KEV, but exposed backup credentials deserve prompt review. Exposure is limited to IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.2 deployments where users, operators, integrations, or attackers can read job logs. Systems using vSnap CIFS credentials are the main concern. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions or products. Handle as a moderate-priority backup credential exposure. It is not evidenced as internet-scale or actively exploited here, but backup systems are high-value and credential leakage can expand business impact quickly. Mitigation focus: Check IBM advisory guidance for the supported fix or workaround.; Restrict access to IBM Spectrum Protect Plus job logs.; Rotate vSnap CIFS credentials if logs may have exposed them..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/C:H/S:C/AV:L/PR:N/AC:H/A:N/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

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0ADP providers
2Source links

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.9CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:N/C:H/S:C/AV:L/PR:N/AC:H/A:N/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O1.44Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4385Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/C:H/S:C/AV:L/PR:N/AC:H/A:N/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSpectrum Protect Plus10.1.2Listed
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