Vulnerability Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject HTTP HOST header, which will allow the attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 193655.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Protect Plus | >= 10.1.0, < 10.1.7 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193655VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6398754PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193655VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6398754PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5019?
CVE-2020-5019 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remot...
How severe is CVE-2020-5019?
CVE-2020-5019 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5019?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus, Linux Linux Kernel.