IBM Rational Publishing Engine Local Hardcoded Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	103252
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-1787
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Feb 26 2018 12:00AM
Updated:	Feb 26 2018 12:00AM
Credit:	The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable:	IBM Rational Publishing Engine 6.0.5 IBM Rational Publishing Engine 2.1.2
Not Vulnerable:

IBM Rational Publishing Engine Local Hardcoded Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability

IBM Rational Publishing Engine is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may aid in launching further attacks.

IBM Rational Publishing Engine versions 2.1.2 and 6.0.5 are vulnerable.

IBM Rational Publishing Engine Local Hardcoded Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

IBM Rational Publishing Engine Local Hardcoded Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

IBM Rational Publishing Engine Local Hardcoded Credentials Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• IBM Homepage (IBM)
  
• swg22013961: Potential hard-coded password vulnerability affects Rational Publis (IBM)