Vulnerability Description
IBM MQ 7.5, 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.1 LTS stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 211403.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq | >= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.0.14 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | 7.5 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | - |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Ibm | I | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Oracle | Solaris | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211403Broken LinkVDB Entry
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516424PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211403Broken LinkVDB Entry
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516424PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38949?
CVE-2021-38949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM MQ 7.5, 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.1 LTS stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 211403.
How severe is CVE-2021-38949?
CVE-2021-38949 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-2021-38949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Mq, Ibm Websphere Mq, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Ibm I.