HTTP Header Injection Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
CVE-2020-5019
6.5MEDIUM
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.
Affected Version(s)
Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0
Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved