MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2022-22478

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.14.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 225886.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.14.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 225886.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/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

VendorProductVersions
IbmSpectrum Protect Client>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.14.0
AppleMacos-
HpHp-Ux-
IbmAix-
LinuxLinux Kernel-
MicrosoftWindows-
OracleSolaris-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-22478?

CVE-2022-22478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.14.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 225886.

How severe is CVE-2022-22478?

CVE-2022-22478 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-2022-22478?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Protect Client, Apple Macos, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel.