IBM Spectrum Protect Plus up to 10.1.6 Request path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus up to 10.1.6. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation with the input /../ as part of Request results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-4711. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus up to 10.1.6 (Backup Software). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with the input value /../ leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 187501.

The weakness was published 09/15/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-4711 since 12/30/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/16/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entry is available at VDB-161279. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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12/30/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-4711 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-4711
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-161280
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2020 09:39
Updated: 09/16/2020 09:44
Changes: 09/16/2020 09:39 (41), 09/16/2020 09:44 (18)
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