How severe is CVE-2020-5023?

CVE-2020-5023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-5023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5023?

CVE-2020-5023 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5023?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-5023 published?

CVE-2020-5023 was published on 2021-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5023

CVE-2020-5023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus
Published: 2021-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 could allow a remote user to inject arbitrary data iwhich could cause the serivce to crash due to excess resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 193659.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5023?: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.7 could allow a remote user to inject arbitrary data iwhich could cause the serivce to crash due to excess resource consumption. IBM X-Force ID: 193659.
How severe is CVE-2020-5023?: CVE-2020-5023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-5023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5023?: CVE-2020-5023 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-5023 published?: CVE-2020-5023 was published on 2021-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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