IBM Maximo Mobile 8.7/8.8 Local Credential Disclosure via Plain Text Storage
CVE-2022-41732 Published on November 28, 2022
IBM Maximo information disclosure
IBM Maximo Mobile 8.7 and 8.8 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 237407.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-41732 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Unprotected Storage of Credentials
Storing a password in plaintext may result in a system compromise. Password management issues occur when a password is stored in plaintext in an application's properties or configuration file. Storing a plaintext password in a configuration file allows anyone who can read the file access to the password-protected resource.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-41732
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Affected Versions
IBM Maximo Mobile:- Version 8.7 is affected.
- Version 8.8 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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