Vulnerability identifier: #VU26557

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4214

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to delete arbitrary directories.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input via "cleanupUpdateImage" in the Administrative Console Framework service. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and delete arbitrary directories on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus: 10.1.0.0 - 10.1.5.0

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175026
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-343/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.