Inadequate Account Lockout Setting Exposes IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization to Brute Force Attacks

CVE-2023-45191

Summary

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization versions 7.0.2 and 7.0.3 feature an inadequate account lockout mechanism, allowing remote attackers to exploit this vulnerability. This security issue facilitates brute force attempts to compromise user credentials, posing significant risks to account integrity and overall system security. To mitigate potential unauthorized access, users are advised to review account security protocols and apply necessary updates as per IBM's recommendations.

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