CVE-2023-32338

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy information disclosure

Description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy and IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.3 and 6.1.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user with container access. IBM X-Force ID: 255585.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory https: Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7029765 vendor advisory broken link
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7029766 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/255585 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7029765 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32338?
CVE-2023-32338 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32338?
To fix CVE-2023-32338, 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-2023-32338 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32338 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-2023-32338?
CVE-2023-32338 affects IBM Sterling Secure Proxy.
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