CVE-2019-4572 Information disclosure in FileNet Content Manager

Medium 4.1 Published 14 Oct 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

IBM FileNet Content Manager may log web service credentials in specific configurations, allowing local administrators to access sensitive user data.

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

What is CVE-2019-4572?

CVE-2019-4572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM FileNet Content Manager, published on 14 Oct 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.2 and 5.5.3 in specific configurations, could log the web service user credentials into a log file that could be accessed by an administrator on the local machine. IBM X-Force ID: 166798.

Weakness: CWE-532

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4572?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Filenet Content Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4572?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4572 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4572 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4572 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vvgc-xrw5-pcgg.