CVE-2013-3989 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can obtain cleartext database passwords from responses, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks and unauthorized data access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-3989?

CVE-2013-3989 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.8 sends a cleartext AppScan Source database password in a response, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, and subsequently conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, by examining the response content.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3989?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Appscan.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-3989 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3989 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mfx-wqj9-m26w.

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