Vulnerability identifier: #VU26558

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4208

CWE-ID: CWE-798

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 gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists within the Administrative Console Framework service due to the service uses a hard-coded password as the current password while resetting the password of the serveradmin user. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable 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/174975
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6114130
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-346/

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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.