#VU83999 Unprotected storage of credentials in IBM API Connect


Published: 2023-12-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83999

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47722

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM API Connect
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to IBM API Connect V10 stores user credentials in browser cache. A local user can recover the browser cache and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7087806


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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