CVE-2018-1621 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to obtain clear text password in a trace file caused by improper handling of some datasource custom properties. IBM X-Force ID: 144346.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	7.0.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016821PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041226Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144346VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016821PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041226Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144346VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1621?

CVE-2018-1621 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a local attacker to obtain clear text password in a trace file caused by improper handling of some datasource custom properties. IBM...

How severe is CVE-2018-1621?

CVE-2018-1621 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1621?

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