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CVE-2019-4652: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.4 uses insecure file permissions on restored files and direct...

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.4 uses insecure file permissions on restored files and directories in Windows which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions. IBM X-Force ID: 170963.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects IBM Spectrum Protect Plus on Windows when restored files or folders receive unsafe permissions. A local user could read sensitive restored data or take unauthorized actions. It requires local access, so urgency depends on who can access restore systems and restored data locations.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate operational risk. Prioritize remediation where backups restore sensitive data onto shared Windows systems or where local access is broadly granted.

Technical view

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.4 can set insecure permissions on restored Windows files and directories. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.1 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where affected Spectrum Protect Plus versions restore data onto Windows systems accessible by multiple local users or broad operational groups.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. CVSS marks exploit maturity as unproven. Abuse still requires local access to affected restored files or directories.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports insecure Windows restore permissions in Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.4. Public bundle does not provide exploit details, CWE mapping, or a specific fixed version; use IBM advisory for exact remediation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.4.
  • Review IBM advisory for the official fixed level or vendor mitigation.
  • Restrict local access to Windows restore systems and restore locations.
  • Review permissions on restored files and directories containing sensitive data.
  • Limit restore destinations to trusted administrators where practical.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether affected Spectrum Protect Plus versions are deployed.
  • Identify Windows restore workflows and destinations used by the product.
  • Inspect restored file and directory ACLs for excessive local user access.
  • Review access logs or change records for suspicious local access.
  • Verify remediation against IBM vendor guidance after updating.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/I:L/AC:L/AV:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.52.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4652Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSpectrum Protect Plus10.1.0, 10.1.4Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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