Vulnerability identifier: #VU13607

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1621

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 9.0.0.0 - 9.0.0.7, 8.5.0.0 - 8.5.5.12, 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.15, 7.0.0.0 - 7.0.0.45

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016821

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.