IBM InfoSphere Information Server Stores Passwords in Plaintext

IBM has released security updates for its InfoSphere Information Server to address an issue where passwords were stored in plaintext. The vulnerability affects the platform’s security by exposing sensitive credentials without encryption. No specific CVE IDs, dates, or technical details about the flaw’s exploitation were provided in the notice. Additionally, security updates for the associated WebSphere Application Server Liberty are still pending. The article does not specify the affected versions or the exact impact beyond unencrypted password storage.