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CVE-2021-39065: IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary com...

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function . A remote attacker could inject arbitrary shell commands which would be executed on the affected system. IBM X-Force ID: 214958.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This flaw could let an unauthenticated remote attacker run operating-system commands on affected IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management systems. The business risk is high because successful exploitation can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of a backup/data-management platform.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority remediation item for affected backup-management environments, especially if administration interfaces are broadly reachable.

Technical view

CVE-2021-39065 is command injection in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier. IBM attributes it to improper validation of user input in the Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function. CVSS 3.0 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, and high complexity.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier, especially where the Admin Console is reachable from untrusted networks.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated, but IBM’s vector marks attack complexity high.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports command injection through Admin Console login and uploadcertificate input handling. Do not assume broader IBM products are affected. No exploit availability or patch version details are included in the provided bundle beyond IBM advisory references.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management deployments and versions.
  • Apply IBM’s official fix or upgrade path from the advisory.
  • Restrict Admin Console access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Monitor for suspicious login and certificate-upload activity.
  • Retire unsupported or internet-exposed affected instances.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any instance runs version 2.2.13 or earlier.
  • Verify the IBM advisory’s recommended fix level is installed.
  • Review network paths to the Admin Console.
  • Check logs for unusual login or uploadcertificate activity.
  • Document compensating controls for systems awaiting remediation.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/C:H/AV:N/I:H/UI:N/S:U/PR:N/A:H/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.25.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39065Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSpectrum Copy Data Management2.2.13Listed
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