Security Verify Bridge
CVE-2021-38863
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential protection in transit/storage
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| Impact | CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms. |
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IBM Security Verify Bridge 1.0.5.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a locally authenticated user. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability could allow attackers to obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Hash passwords with strong algorithms (bcrypt, argon2), encrypt credentials in transit and at rest, never log credentials.
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This vulnerability is classified as Insufficiently Protected Credentials (CWE-522), which allows attackers to obtain user credentials due to weak protection mechanisms. IBM Security Verify Bridge 1.0.5.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a locally authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 208154. Affected products include: Ibm Security Verify Bridge.
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
IBM Security Verify Bridge 1.0.5.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a locally authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 208154.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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