Credential Storage Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Message Broker
CVE-2017-1207

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Integration Bus
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 July 2017

Summary

The IBM WebSphere Message Broker has a significant weakness where it stores user credentials in plaintext. This flaw allows any local user to read sensitive information without proper authorization, posing a potential risk to system integrity and confidentiality. It is crucial for organizations using this product to implement robust security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access and mitigate the consequences of this vulnerability. For further details, refer to the resources from IBM's X-Force and SecurityFocus.

Affected Version(s)

Integration Bus 9.0

Integration Bus 10.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/123777
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005382
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99368
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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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