#VU67529 Insufficiently protected credentials in IBM Security Verify Bridge - CVE-2021-38863

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67529

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38863

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Verify Bridge
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 a IBM Security Verify Bridge stores user credentials in plain clear text. A local user can trigger the vulnerability and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Verify Bridge: 1.0.5.0

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208154
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491653

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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.