CVE-2016-2871
HighSummary
IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 use cleartext storage for unspecified passwords, allowing local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a configuration file.
Risk Assessment
Storing passwords in cleartext poses a risk of exposing sensitive data, which could lead to unauthorized access to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IBM QRadar SIEM to secure password storage and minimize the risk of information leakage.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM QRadar SIEM
See all- CVE-2016-2878High
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.
- CVE-2016-2876High
IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 executes unspecified processes at an incorrect privilege level, making it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain root access by leveraging a command-injection issue.
- CVE-2016-2873High
SQL injection vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-4930High
IBM QRadar SIEM version 7.1 MR2 before Patch 11 IF02 and 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by leveraging admin access.
- CVE-2015-2016High
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 MR2 before Patch 11 IF02 and 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via unknown vectors.
- CVE-2015-2011High
The xmlrpc.cgi Webmin script in IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 MR2 before Patch 11 IF02 and 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors.
Original NVD description (English source)
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 before MR2 Patch 13 and 7.2 before 7.2.7 uses cleartext storage for unspecified passwords, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a configuration file.