How severe is CVE-2020-5022?

CVE-2020-5022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5022 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-2020-5022?

CVE-2020-5022 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5022?

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

When was CVE-2020-5022 published?

CVE-2020-5022 was published on 2021-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5022

CVE-2020-5022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus
Published: 2021-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 may allow unauthenticated and unauthorized access to VDAP proxy which can result in an attacker obtaining information they are not authorized to access. IBM X-Force ID: 193658.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5022?: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 may allow unauthenticated and unauthorized access to VDAP proxy which can result in an attacker obtaining information they are not authorized to access. IBM X-Force ID: 193658.
How severe is CVE-2020-5022?: CVE-2020-5022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5022 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-2020-5022?: CVE-2020-5022 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5022?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5022 published?: CVE-2020-5022 was published on 2021-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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