CVE-2016-5960: Infoleak

Published Jun 7, 2017

Updated

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0.2 and 2.1.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 116171.

Affected Software

2 affected components

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager=2.0.2

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager=2.1

Event History

Jun 7, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5960?

CVE-2016-5960 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of user credentials in plain text.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5960?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5960, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager to a patched version that does not store credentials in clear text.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5960?

CVE-2016-5960 affects IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager versions 2.0.2 and 2.1.0.

What impact does CVE-2016-5960 have on security?

CVE-2016-5960 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user credentials by local users.

Is CVE-2016-5960 being actively exploited?

There is no public information suggesting that CVE-2016-5960 is currently being actively exploited, but it poses a significant risk if left unaddressed.