Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-1621 is an IBM WebSphere Application Server issue where passwords may be written in clear text to trace files. The attacker must already have local, highly privileged access, so this is not an internet-facing remote takeover issue. The main business risk is credential exposure and follow-on access if those passwords are reused or still valid. Exposure is most likely in environments running affected WebSphere versions where trace files are enabled, retained, or broadly accessible to local administrators or support users. Treat this as a credential exposure risk for legacy or still-running WebSphere estates. Prioritize systems with sensitive databases, broad administrator access, or long-retained trace files. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory guidance for affected fix levels and official remediation.; Apply IBM-recommended updates or interim fixes where applicable.; Restrict access to WebSphere trace and log directories..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O0.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-websphere-cve20181621-info-disc(144346)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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