Credential Storage Vulnerability in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager
CVE-2016-5960

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Privileged Identity Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2017

What is CVE-2016-5960?

A vulnerability exists in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager where user credentials are stored in unencrypted plain text. This security flaw allows local users to access sensitive credential information, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data breaches. Proper measures should be taken to secure credential storage and mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0.2

Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.1.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116171
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98825
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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