Brute Force Vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager for Web
CVE-2015-5010
7.5HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- IBM
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 15 February 2016
Summary
IBM Security Access Manager for Web lacks a lockout mechanism for invalid login attempts, exposing it to brute-force attacks. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to systematically guess user credentials without facing restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access. Users of affected versions should take immediate measures to mitigate this risk by applying the necessary patches and implementing additional access controls.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved