#VU89223 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files in Watson CP4D Data Stores - CVE-2023-40694

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89223

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-2023-40694

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Watson CP4D Data Stores
Other software / Other software 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

Watson CP4D Data Stores: before 4.8.5

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7150286

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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.