IBM Security Access Manager Container 10.0.0.0-10.0.6.1 Local File Access Leak
CVE-2023-31002 Published on February 7, 2024
IBM Security Access Manager Container information disclosure
IBM Security Access Manager Container 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 temporarily stores sensitive information in files that could be accessed by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 254657.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-31002 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of 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-2023-31002
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Affected Versions
IBM Security Verify Access Appliance:- Version 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.6.1 is affected.
- Version 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.6.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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