Vulnerability identifier: #VU88898
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-522
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
CICS Transaction Gateway
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM CICS Transaction Gateway transmits or stores authentication credentials using insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. A remote privileged user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
CICS Transaction Gateway: 9.0.0.2 - 9.3.0.0
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145418
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.