How severe is CVE-2003-1570?

CVE-2003-1570 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-1570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1570?

CVE-2003-1570 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1570?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1570 published?

CVE-2003-1570 was published on 2009-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1570

CVE-2003-1570 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
Published: 2009-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.1.x, 5.2.x before 5.2.1.2, and 6.x before 6.1 does not require credentials to observe the server console in some circumstances, which allows remote authenticated administrators to monitor server operations by establishing a console mode session, related to "session exposure."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1570?: The server in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 5.1.x, 5.2.x before 5.2.1.2, and 6.x before 6.1 does not require credentials to observe the server console in some circumstances, which allows remote authenticated administrators to monitor server operations by establishing a console mode session, related to "session exposure."
How severe is CVE-2003-1570?: CVE-2003-1570 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1570?: CVE-2003-1570 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1570?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1570 published?: CVE-2003-1570 was published on 2009-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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