CVE-2021-38894 Information disclosure in Security Verify Access

Low 2.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information via detailed technical error messages in IBM Security Verify, aiding further attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-38894?

CVE-2021-38894 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access, published on 7 Jan 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Verify 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 209515.

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38894?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Verify Access.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38894?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38894 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-38894 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38894 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Security Verify Access vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxj5-vprr-w32x.

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