Weak Password Enforcement in IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience
CVE-2016-5996

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Tealeaf Customer Experience
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 September 2016

What is CVE-2016-5996?

The web portal in various versions of IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience lacks sufficient password-length restrictions, allowing remote attackers to exploit this vulnerability. This shortcoming makes systems susceptible to brute-force attacks, where an attacker can guess passwords to gain unauthorized access. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate these risks effectively.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93138
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990216
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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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