CVE-2020-5017: ibm spectrum_protect
Modified
Published 08-01-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-5017 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in ibm spectrum_protect. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.29%
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
- 08-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 may allow a local user to obtain access to information beyond their intended role and permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 193653.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/A:N/S:U/AV:L/I:N/C:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST2.9LowCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Ibm2 products
- spectrum_protect≥ 10.1.0, < 10.1.7
- spectrum_protect_plus10.1.0 | 10.1.6
1 vendor · 2 products