CVE-2019-4652: ibm spectrum_protect_plus Incorrect Default Permissions
Modified
Published 12-11-2019Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-4652 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in ibm spectrum_protect_plus. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-11-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.4 uses insecure file permissions on restored files and directories in Windows which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions. IBM X-Force ID: 170963.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/C:L/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/I:L/AC:L/AV:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.1MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Low 3.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- spectrum_protect_plus10.1.0 | 10.1.4 | ≥ 10.1.0, ≤ 10.1.4
1 vendor · 1 product