Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38938
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.
Products affected by CVE-2021-38938
- IBM » Host Access Transformation ServicesVersions from including (>=) 9.6 and up to, including, (<=) 9.6.1.4cpe:2.3:a:ibm:host_access_transformation_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- IBM » Host Access Transformation ServicesVersions from including (>=) 9.7 and up to, including, (<=) 9.7.0.3cpe:2.3:a:ibm:host_access_transformation_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38938
0.02%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 4 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38938
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST | 2024-03-19 |
|
6.2
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
2.5
|
3.6
|
IBM Corporation | 2024-03-15 |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-38938
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The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.Assigned by: psirt@us.ibm.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-38938
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210989
IBM Host Access Transformation Services information disclosure CVE-2021-38938 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6832964
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM® Host Access Beans affects IBM Host Access Transformation ServicesPatch;Vendor Advisory
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