Information disclosure in IBM WebSphere Application Server - CVE-2018-1621
Published: July 6, 2018 / Updated: July 9, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13607
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1621
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with administrative privileges to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the handling of certain datasource custom properties. A local attacker can view a clear text password in a trace file.
Affected software
IBM WebSphere Application Server
IBM Tivoli System Automation Application Manager
IBM Tivoli System Automation Application Manager
How to mitigate CVE-2018-1621
Install update from vendor's website.
IBM WebSphere Application Server - addressed in versions 8.5.5.13, 9.0.0.8