#VU28363 Weak password requirements in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI) - CVE-2020-4245

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28363

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4245

CWE-ID: CWE-521

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.

The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements in IBM Security Access Request. An attacker can perform a brute-force attack and guess users' passwords.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI): 5.2.6

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175423
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207908

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.