CVE-2021-38949

Description

IBM MQ 7.5, 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 CD, and 9.1 LTS stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 211403.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM MQ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516424 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211403 vdb entry broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38949?
CVE-2021-38949 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38949?
To fix CVE-2021-38949, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-38949 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38949 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38949?
CVE-2021-38949 affects IBM MQ.
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