Storing passwords in a recoverable format in IBM OpenPages
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-38738 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-257 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM OpenPages with Watson Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Storing passwords in a recoverable format
EUVDB-ID: #VU85584
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38738
CWE-ID:
CWE-257 - Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to weaker than expected security in a OpenPages environment using Native authentication. A remote user with access to the OpenPages database could through a series of specially crafted steps exploit this weakness and gain unauthorized access to other OpenPages accounts.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM OpenPages with Watson: before 9.0.0.1
External linkshttp://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7107775
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
