Weak Password Policy in IBM Controller Affects User Account Security
CVE-2024-41778

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 March 2025

Summary

IBM Controller versions 11.0.0 to 11.0.1 and 11.1.0 are susceptible to a vulnerability that does not enforce strong password policies by default. This oversight significantly increases the risk of attackers easily compromising user accounts given the ease of guessing weak passwords. Ensuring robust password requirements is essential for mitigating account security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Controller 11.0.0 <= 11.0.1

Controller 11.1.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184423
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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