Authentication Bypass in IBM Spectrum Protect Client and Space Management

CVE-2020-4494

What is CVE-2020-4494?

IBM Spectrum Protect Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management contain a vulnerability that permits attackers to circumvent authentication mechanisms due to inadequate session validation. This flaw potentially enables unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive resources, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the systems. It's crucial for users of affected versions to apply patches provided by IBM to mitigate this security risk.

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