#VU96621 Inclusion of sensitive information in log files in IBM Business Automation Workflow - CVE-2024-38321

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96621

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38321

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Business Automation Workflow
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Business Automation Workflow: before 21.0.3-IF035

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7162334
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/294868

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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.