CVE-2021-38911: Medium severity ibm security risk manager on cp4s vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak - Risk Manager stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a an authenticatedl privileged user.

Other sources

IBM Security Risk Manager on CP4S 1.7.0.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a an authenticatedl privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 209940.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Security Risk Manager on CP4S<=CP4S 1.7.2.0
IBM Security Risk Manager on CP4S=1.7.2.0
redhat Openshift

Event History

Oct 18, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38911?

CVE-2021-38911 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of user credentials in plain text.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38911?

To fix CVE-2021-38911, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Security Risk Manager on CP4S to version 1.7.2.1 or higher where the issue is resolved.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-38911?

CVE-2021-38911 affects users of IBM Security Risk Manager on CP4S versions up to and including 1.7.2.0.

4

What type of data is exposed in CVE-2021-38911?

CVE-2021-38911 exposes sensitive user credentials stored in plain clear text.

5

Can an unprivileged user exploit CVE-2021-38911?

No, CVE-2021-38911 requires an authenticated privileged user to read the exposed user credentials.

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