CVE-2013-2951 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.8 Published 11 Jul 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read sensitive passwords from trace files in IBM WebSphere Portal when tracing is enabled for the Selfcare Portlet.

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-2013-2951?

CVE-2013-2951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal, published on 11 Jul 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x and 8.0.0.x write passwords to a trace file when tracing is enabled for the Selfcare Portlet (Profile Management), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file. IBM X-Force ID: 83621.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2951?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2951?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2951 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-2951 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2951 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Portal vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fpvv-wm4w-5w3x.