CVE-2001-1189 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read cleartext passwords from configuration files via JSP scripts, exposing sensitive credentials in IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1189?
CVE-2001-1189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 15 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Websphere Application Server 3.5.3 and earlier stores a password in cleartext in the sas.server.props file, which allows local users to obtain the passwords via a JSP script.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1189?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1189?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1189 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-1189 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1189 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wp7h-8r27-qf8v.