Password Change Vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager for Windows AD
CVE-2021-20488

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2021

Summary

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 presents a significant vulnerability where an authenticated malicious user can exploit the system to alter the passwords of other users within a Windows Active Directory (AD) environment. This occurs when the IBM Security Identity Manager Windows Password Synch Plug-in is implemented and configured. This vulnerability can potentially grant unauthorized access to sensitive accounts, allowing attackers to leverage stolen credentials within the network.

Affected Version(s)

Security Identity Manager 6.0.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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