HCL BigFix Mobile / Modern Client Management Server passwords are susceptible to a brute-force attack
CVE-2021-27782

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
20 January 2023

What is CVE-2021-27782?

A security flaw in HCL BigFix Mobile allows attackers to execute brute-force attacks on the Admin and Config UI passwords, as users are not locked out after multiple invalid attempts. This increases the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive management tools. Organizations using HCL BigFix Mobile should implement immediate remediation measures to mitigate this vulnerability and secure their administrative interfaces.

Affected Version(s)

BigFix Mobile 2.0.x

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

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