CVE-2020-4693

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1.0.000 through 7.1.10 and 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.9 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of data prior to export. IBM X-Force ID: 186782.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.62%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6325341 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186782 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4693?
CVE-2020-4693 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4693?
To fix CVE-2020-4693, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-4693 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4693 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4693?
CVE-2020-4693 affects IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center.
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