CVE-2020-5020 : What You Need to Know

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 have a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to hijack victim's click actions.

Understanding CVE-2020-5020

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 is susceptible to a clickjacking attack, potentially leading to further exploits against the victim.

What is CVE-2020-5020?

CVE-2020-5020 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 that enables a remote attacker to control the victim's clicking actions by tricking them into visiting a malicious website.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5020

This vulnerability could result in a remote attacker hijacking the victim's click actions, potentially leading to additional attacks against the victim.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5020

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate the victim's clicking actions by luring them to a malicious website, enabling further attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor: IBM
Versions Affected: 10.1.0, 10.1.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-5020.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Users should update their IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to the latest version.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users about the risks of visiting unknown or malicious websites.
Implement security awareness training to recognize and avoid social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from IBM to protect against known vulnerabilities.