#VU51265 Use of hard-coded credentials in IBM Security Verify Bridge - CVE-2021-20442

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51265

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20442

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Bridge
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Bridge: All versions

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196618
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6421025

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.