CVE-2022-22470 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2022-22470 impacting IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0, storing user credentials in plain clear text, its severity, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A detailed article about the IBM Security Verify Governance vulnerability (CVE-2022-22470), its impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Understanding CVE-2022-22470
This section provides insights into the IBM Security Verify Governance information disclosure vulnerability.
What is CVE-2022-22470?
The vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Governance version 10.0 allows a local user to read user credentials stored in plain clear text.
The Impact of CVE-2022-22470
With a CVSS base score of 4.1 (Medium Severity), this vulnerability poses a risk to confidentiality due to plaintext storage of passwords.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-22470
Explore the specifics of the vulnerability affecting IBM Security Verify Governance.
Vulnerability Description
IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text, making them accessible to unauthorized local users.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects IBM Security Verify Governance version 10.0.
Exploitation Mechanism
The attack complexity is high, with a local attack vector, requiring high privileges and no user interaction.
Mitigation and Prevention
Discover essential steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2022-22470.
Immediate Steps to Take
IBM Security Verify Governance users are advised to apply security patches released by IBM promptly.
Long-Term Security Practices
Adopt security best practices such as data encryption and access control to safeguard sensitive information.
Patching and Updates
Regularly update IBM Security Verify Governance to the latest version containing security fixes.