CVE-2016-5960 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0.2 and 2.1.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 116171.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Privileged Identity Manager	2.0.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98825Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116171VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98825Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116171VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5960?

CVE-2016-5960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0.2 and 2.1.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 116171.

How severe is CVE-2016-5960?

CVE-2016-5960 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5960?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager.