Cleartext storage of sensitive information in IBM Security Verify Bridge - CVE-2021-20434

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Cleartext storage of sensitive information in IBM Security Verify Bridge - CVE-2021-20434

Published: May 29, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76594
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20434
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Bridge
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to obtain sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Security Verify Bridge stores user credentials in plain clear text. A local privileged user can trigger the vulnerability and obtain sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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