CVE-2022-22478 (GCVE-0-2022-22478)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-06-30 16:25 – Updated: 2024-09-16 20:32
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
IBM Spectrum Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.14.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 225886.
Severity
CWE
- Obtain Information
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6596741 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Spectrum Protect Client |
Affected:
8.1.0.0
Affected: 8.1.14.0 |
guessed |
Date Public
2022-06-29 00:00
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