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

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Identity Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2021

What is CVE-2021-20488?

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

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464081
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197789
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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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