CVE-2014-3093: IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 before FP3 and 1.2.1 before FP2 uses cleartext passwords in (1) api-paste.ini, (2) debug...

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM PowerVC could expose stored passwords in readable files, logs, installation output, environment checks, and diagnostic or restore tooling. A person with local access to the system could potentially recover sensitive credentials. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in environments still running old IBM PowerVC 1.2.0 or 1.2.1 installations without the named fix packs. Risk depends on local user access, file permissions, logging configuration, and whether exposed credentials remain valid. Treat this as a targeted cleanup issue for legacy IBM PowerVC environments. It is not documented as remotely exploitable in the provided sources, but exposed infrastructure credentials can increase business impact if a local account is compromised. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory N1020242 for supported remediation guidance.; Upgrade affected PowerVC 1.2.0 or 1.2.1 systems to the relevant fixed level or later.; Restrict local shell access to PowerVC hosts to trusted administrators..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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