#VU69632 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in IBM Maximo Application Suite


Published: 2022-11-28

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69632

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41732

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Maximo Application Suite
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Maximo Mobile stores user credentials in plain clear text. A local user can obtain the credentials and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-maximo-mobile-is-vulnerable-to-information-disclosure-cve-2022-41732/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6841617


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.


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