CVE-2020-4216 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 contains hard-coded credentials, posing a security risk. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-4216

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.5 are affected by hard-coded credentials vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-4216?

This CVE involves IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.5 having hard-coded credentials, including passwords or cryptographic keys, used for various security functions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4216

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.5 (High severity) with a high impact on confidentiality. It can lead to unauthorized access and data exposure.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4216

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Hard-coded credentials in versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.5 for authentication, communication, and data encryption.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor: IBM
Versions: 10.1.0, 10.1.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4216.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the latest version without hard-coded credentials.
Monitor for any unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong password policies.
Regularly review and update security configurations.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to remove hard-coded credentials.