CVE-2023-32338

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 5, 2023
Updated: Sep 8, 2023
CWE ID 522

Summary

CVE-2023-32338 is a vulnerability affecting IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Servers versions 6.0.3 and 6.1.0. The issue involves the storage of user credentials in plain clear text, which can be accessed by local users with container privileges. IBM X-Force has assigned the ID 255585 to this vulnerability. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as clear-text user credentials can be easily read and misused by attackers with container access, potentially leading to unauthorized system access or data breaches. IBM urges users to apply the available patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Sterling External Authentication Server
  • IBM Sterling Secure Proxy

Affected Vendors

  • IBM Corporation

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