Plaintext Credential Storage in IBM Security Guardium Insights

CVE-2020-4604

What is CVE-2020-4604?

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.

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