IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 and IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to the use of a hardcoded credential in the FlashCopy Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.
Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.
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hol-guard supply-chain scanHardcoded credential in the IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows leads to unauthorized access to system affects IBM/Storage Protect Client (generic), IBM/Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows (generic). Severity is critical. IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 and IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to the use of a hardcoded credential in the FlashCopy Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.
AI coding agents often install or upgrade packages automatically in generic. A critical vulnerability in a dependency can be pulled into a project through a normal install or update without a human reviewing the change, expanding the blast radius from a single package to every agent workspace that depends on it.
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IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 and IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to the use of a hardcoded credential in the FlashCopy Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.
Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.
Local check
hol-guard supply-chain scanHardcoded credential in the IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows leads to unauthorized access to system affects IBM/Storage Protect Client (generic), IBM/Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows (generic). Severity is critical. IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 and IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to the use of a hardcoded credential in the FlashCopy Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.
AI coding agents often install or upgrade packages automatically in generic. A critical vulnerability in a dependency can be pulled into a project through a normal install or update without a human reviewing the change, expanding the blast radius from a single package to every agent workspace that depends on it.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
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| IBM/Storage Protect Clientgeneric | 8.1.0.0 | Not reported |
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| IBM/Storage Protect Snapshot For Windowsgeneric | 8.1.0.0 | Not reported |
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Reported by CVE List V5 (cvelist).
HOL Guard can help your team review package activity against supported protection paths.
Explore HOL Guard| IBM/Storage Protect Clientgeneric | 8.1.0.0 | Not reported |
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| IBM/Storage Protect Snapshot For Windowsgeneric | 8.1.0.0 | Not reported |
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Reported by CVE List V5 (cvelist).
HOL Guard can help your team review package activity against supported protection paths.
Explore HOL Guard