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CVE-2020-4470: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 Administrative Console could allow an authenticated attacke...

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 Administrative Console could allow an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files which could be execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server. IBM X-Force ID: 181725.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus administrative consoles in versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 could let a logged-in attacker upload arbitrary files and potentially run code on the server. This is high impact because the product protects backup and recovery operations, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for backup infrastructure, especially if administrative consoles are broadly reachable or shared credentials exist. Treat this as a high-impact operational risk, but not as confirmed active exploitation based on the provided evidence.

Technical view

The issue is an authenticated arbitrary file upload in the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Administrative Console. The CVSS 3.0 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low privileges, high complexity, user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 where the Administrative Console is reachable and attacker credentials exist. Internet exposure would increase urgency, but the sources do not state exposure prevalence.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. IBM describes possible arbitrary code execution after authenticated file upload. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is harder than basic web flaws because it needs low privileges, high complexity, and user interaction.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sufficient for affected product, version range, core weakness, and CVSS. The provided bundle does not include CWE mapping, exploit availability, detailed patch level, or safe detection artifacts, so validation should stay inventory- and log-focused.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory for fixed versions and supported remediation guidance.
  • Upgrade or patch affected Spectrum Protect Plus deployments according to IBM guidance.
  • Restrict Administrative Console access to trusted admin networks or VPN.
  • Review and reduce low-privilege console accounts until remediation is complete.
  • Monitor console file-upload activity and server-side execution indicators.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Spectrum Protect Plus deployments and record exact versions.
  • Flag any 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 instances as affected.
  • Confirm Administrative Console network reachability and authentication controls.
  • Review IBM X-Force entry 181725 for vendor-specific status.
  • Search logs for unusual authenticated uploads or unexpected server files.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/A:H/I:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/PR:L/AC:H/AV:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C1.25.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4470Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/I:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/PR:L/AC:H/AV:N/RL:O/E:U/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, 10.1.5Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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