PT-2021-12160 · Ibm · Ibm Security Guardium

Chris Shepherd + 6 · Published 2021-09-23 · Updated 2021-09-29 · CVE-2020-4690

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Security Guardium version 11.3

Description The issue concerns hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, used by IBM Security Guardium for inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

Recommendations For IBM Security Guardium version 11.3, consider changing the hard-coded credentials to unique, secure values to prevent unauthorized access. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the affected system to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2020-4690

Affected Products

Ibm Security Guardium

References · 5

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186697 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-4690 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4690 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491125 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/29338 · Telegram Post