Data Exposure Flaw in IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager
CVE-2021-39046

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Business Automation Workflow
Business Process Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 March 2022

Summary

IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager exhibit a vulnerability where user credentials are stored in plaintext. This flaw allows privileged users to access sensitive information without encryption, creating significant risks to data confidentiality and system integrity. Organizations using these products should assess their security posture and implement enhancements to mitigate the risks associated with credential exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Business Automation Workflow 18.0.0.0

Business Automation Workflow 18.0.0.1

Business Automation Workflow 18.0.0.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6564387
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214346
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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