HTTP Header Injection Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

CVE-2020-5019

Summary

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 are impacted by a vulnerability that allows for HTTP header injection due to inadequate input validation of HOST headers. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker through specially crafted HTTP requests, potentially enabling the injection of malicious HOST headers. The consequences of such exploitation can lead to various malicious activities, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning, and session hijacking, affecting the integrity and security of the involved systems.

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