PT-2017-8833 · Ibm · Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager

Published 2017-06-07 · Updated 2017-06-13 · CVE-2016-5959

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager versions 2.0.2 through 2.1.0

Description The issue concerns the storage of sensitive information in URL parameters, which could lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties gain access to the URLs through server logs, referrer headers, or browser history.

Recommendations For versions 2.0.2 and 2.1.0, consider restricting access to server logs and referrer headers to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using sensitive information in URL parameters until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-5959

Affected Products

Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager

References · 5

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116136 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-5959 · Vendor Advisory
• http://ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5959 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/98829 · Note