CVE-2021-20532: ibm spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client Incorrect Default Permissions
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 26-04-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-20532 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in ibm spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.11.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to take full control of the system due to insecure directory permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 198811.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AC:H/PR:N/C:H/UI:N/I:H/S:U/A:H/AV:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.4HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
10%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- spectrum_protect_backup-archive_client≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.11.0
- spectrum_protect_for_virtual_environments8.1.0.0 | 8.1.11.0 | ≥ 8.1.0.0, ≤ 8.1.11.0
1 vendor · 2 products