Plaintext Credential Storage in IBM Security Guardium Insights
CVE-2020-4604

4.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2021

Summary

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 contains a vulnerability where user credentials are stored unencrypted in plaintext. This design flaw allows a local privileged user to easily access and read sensitive credential information, posing a significant risk to data security and user privacy. It is crucial for organizations using this product to address this vulnerability promptly to mitigate the potential for unauthorized access and data breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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