CVE-2021-38949
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38949 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq | >= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.0.14 |
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.0.9 |
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.5 |
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.1.0.0, < 9.1.0.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | 7.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211403Broken Link, VDB Entry
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516424Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211403Broken Link, VDB Entry
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516424Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38949?
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.
How severe is CVE-2021-38949?
CVE-2021-38949 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38949?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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