SB2024011901 - Storing passwords in a recoverable format in IBM OpenPages
Published: January 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024011901
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Storing passwords in a recoverable format (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38738)
CWE-ID: CWE-257 - Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.