CVE-2020-4591: ibm spectrum_protect_server Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
CVSS: 3.3v3.1LowModified
Published 28-08-2020Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-4591 is a low (CVSS 3.3) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in ibm spectrum_protect_server. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.3/10
010
Low · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-08-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.10.000 could disclose sensitive information in nondefault settings due to occasionally not encrypting the second chunk of an object in an encrypted container pool. IBM X-Force ID: 184746.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsLow 3.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/C:L/S:U/AV:L/I:N/PR:N/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST2.9LowCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Low 1.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
9%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- spectrum_protect_server8.1.0.000 | 8.1.10.000 | ≥ 8.1.0.000, ≤ 8.1.10.000
1 vendor · 1 product