Vulnerability identifier: #VU76594

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20434

CWE-ID: CWE-312

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 privileged user to obtain sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Security Verify Bridge stores user credentials in plain clear text. A local privileged user can trigger the vulnerability and obtain 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
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196346
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491651

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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.