Unprotected storage of credentials in IBM InfoSphere Information Server - CVE-2023-22878
Published: May 24, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU76458
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22878
CWE-ID: CWE-256
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
How to mitigate CVE-2023-22878
Install updates from vendor's website.
IBM InfoSphere Information Server - update to 11.7.1.4 Service pack 1