Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Security AppScan Source 7.x and 8.x before 8.6 could expose a SHA-1 hash of a solidDB connection password during database connections. An attacker with visibility into network traffic could capture sensitive authentication material. The sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM Security AppScan Source 7.x or 8.x deployments using the ODBC driver with solidDB. Systems already upgraded to 8.6 or later are not described as affected by the provided CVE text. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue with moderate urgency. Prioritize environments where AppScan Source still connects to solidDB across shared or untrusted networks. Absence from KEV lowers emergency priority, but credential exposure can create downstream compromise risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IBM Security AppScan Source to 8.6 or a vendor-supported fixed release.; Review IBM advisory guidance before choosing a remediation path.; Restrict network access to solidDB connection paths..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- appscansource-soliddbpass-weak-security(75242)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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