Unprotected storage of credentials in IBM Aspera Console - CVE-2022-43841
Published: May 30, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU89913
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2022-43841
CWE-ID: CWE-256
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM Aspera Console
IBM Aspera Console
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM Aspera Console allows web pages to be stored locally. A local user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.