Cleartext storage of credentials in IBM Maximo Mobile

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU69632

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41732

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Maximo Mobile stores user credentials in plain clear text. A local user can obtain the credentials and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Maximo Application Suite: before 8.8.4

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-maximo-mobile-is-vulnerable-to-information-disclosure-cve-2022-41732/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6841617

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.