Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU76458

Unprotected storage of credentials in IBM InfoSphere Information Server - CVE-2023-22878

Published: May 24, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76458

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22878

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Affected software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text on the system. A local user can view passwords in clear text.

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