CVE-2013-2951 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x and 8.0.0.x write passwords to a trace file when tracing is enabled for the Selfcare Portlet (Profile Management), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file. IBM X-Force ID: 83621.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21642097PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83621Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21642097PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83621Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-2951?

CVE-2013-2951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x and 8.0.0.x write passwords to a trace file when tracing is enabled for the Selfcare Portlet (Profile Management), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information...

How severe is CVE-2013-2951?

CVE-2013-2951 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2951?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Portal.