#VU65129 Unprotected storage of credentials in IBM Security SiteProtector System - CVE-2020-4138

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65129

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-2020-4138

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security SiteProtector System
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM SiteProtector Appliance allows web pages to be stored locally. A local 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

IBM Security SiteProtector System: 3.1.1.0 - 3.1.1.23

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174049
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6602547

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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.