IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper parameter validation. By creating an unspecified servlet request with specially crafted input parameters, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load a malicious .dll with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 192155.
An official patch is available. Apply the patch as soon as possible.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesLow
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Patch StatusOfficial Patch
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | AC: H→L | 4.8 → 4.8 |
| 2026-07-21 | nvd | patch: Unavailable→Official Patch | 4.8 → 4.8 |
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 4.8 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| IBM | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | 7.1 |
| IBM | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | 7.1.12 |
| IBM | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | 8.1 |
| IBM | Spectrum Protect Operations Center | 8.1.10.100 |
| ibm | spectrum_protect_operations_center | ≥ 7.1.0.000, < 7.1.13.000 |
| ibm | spectrum_protect_operations_center | ≥ 8.1.0.000, < 8.1.10.200 |
Published: 2021-02-15