IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (IBM Spectrum Control Standard Edition 5.2.1 through 5.2.17) allows users to remain idle within the application even when a user has logged out. Utilizing the application back button users can remain logged in as the current user for a short period of time, therefore users are presented with information for Spectrum Control Application. IBM X-Force ID: 157064.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from ibm, from ibm organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-05-09T15:29:04.793
2024-11-21T04:43:07.490
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | ibm | spectrum_control | ≤ 5.2.17.2 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | spectrum_control | ≤ 5.3.1 | Yes |
| Application | ibm | tivoli_storage_productivity_center | ≤ 5.2.7.1 | Yes |
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