Brute Force Vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager for Web
CVE-2015-5010

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware
Security Access Manager For Web 7.0 Firmware
Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware
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

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21970508
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80728
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80694
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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

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