CVE-2018-1498 Hardcoded credentials in Security Guardium

Medium 6.2 Published 2 Oct 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can read user credentials stored in plain text within IBM Security Guardium, leading to potential account compromise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1498?

CVE-2018-1498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium, published on 2 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Guardium EcoSystem 10.5 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 141223.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Guardium.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1498 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1498 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Security Guardium vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4h3w-rhv9-c9xx.