CVE-2021-38938

MEDIUM
Published Mar 15, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-522

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm host_access_transformation_services
ibm host_access_transformation_services

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2021-38938? +
CVE-2021-38938 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38938? +
CVE-2021-38938 affects products from ibm, specifically: host_access_transformation_services. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-38938? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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