#VU77043 Incorrect default permissions in API Gateway and API Manager

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#VU77043 Incorrect default permissions in API Gateway and API Manager

Published: June 7, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU77043
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
API Gateway
API Manager
Software vendor:
Axway

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for the apigw-backup-tool.ini file that stores passwords in clear text. A local user with access to the system can view contents of the file and obtain access credentials.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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