CVE-2023-33838

IBM Security Verify Governance information disclosure

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0.2 Identity Manager uses a one-way cryptographic hash against an input that should not be reversible, such as a password, but the product does not also use a salt as part of the input.

Categories

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Verify Governance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172200 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33838?
CVE-2023-33838 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33838?
To fix CVE-2023-33838, 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-2023-33838 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33838 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-2023-33838?
CVE-2023-33838 affects IBM Security Verify Governance.
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