IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0 Tracing Log File cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Tracing Log File Handler. This manipulation causes cleartext storage. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-35117. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Tracing Log File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM OpenPages with Watson 9.0 may write sensitive information, under specific configurations, in clear text to the system tracing log files that could be obtained by a privileged user.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-35117 since 05/09/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1555 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/09/2024 🔍
12/11/2024 +216 days 🔍
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03/11/2025 +90 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-35117 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-35117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287713

Entryinfo

Created: 12/11/2024 08:31
Updated: 03/11/2025 03:53
Changes: 12/11/2024 08:31 (64), 03/11/2025 03:53 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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