CVE-2022-33159 IBM Security Directory Suite VA information disclosure

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

An authenticated user can read stored user credentials in plain text, leading to sensitive information disclosure.

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-2022-33159?

CVE-2022-33159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Suite VA, published on 15 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 228567.

Weakness: CWE-312, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33159?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Directory Suite Va.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33159?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-33159 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33159 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7cp5-xc65-xx7h.

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