6.2
MEDIUM
CVE-2021-38938
IBM Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) Unencrypted Clear Text Credentials Storage
Description

IBM Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) 9.6 through 9.6.1.4 and 9.7 through 9.7.0.3 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 210989.

INFO

Published Date :

March 15, 2024, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

March 19, 2024, 5:31 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

2.5
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2021-38938 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-38938 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm host_access_transformation_services
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-38938.

URL Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210989 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832964 Patch Vendor Advisory

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Born at : March 24, 2024, 3:01 p.m. This repo has been linked 1214 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2021-38938 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-38938 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 19, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210989 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210989 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832964 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832964 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:host_access_transformation_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.6 up to (including) 9.6.1.4 *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:host_access_transformation_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.7 up to (including) 9.7.0.3
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description IBM Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) 9.6 through 9.6.1.4 and 9.7 through 9.7.0.3 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 210989.
    Added Reference IBM Corporation https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832964 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference IBM Corporation https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210989 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE IBM Corporation CWE-522
    Added CVSS V3.1 IBM Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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