What is CVE-2020-4245?

CVE-2020-4245 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 that allows attackers to compromise user accounts by not requiring strong passwords by default.

How severe is CVE-2020-4245?

CVE-2020-4245 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

How does CVE-2020-4245 affect IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence?

CVE-2020-4245 affects IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 by not requiring strong passwords by default, making it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

How can I fix CVE-2020-4245?

To fix CVE-2020-4245, it is recommended to require strong passwords for user accounts in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4245?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4245 at the following references: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175423), [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207908).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4245

high

7.5

CWE

521

5/5/2020

28/5/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-4245

First published: Tue May 05 2020(Updated: )

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 175423.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence	=5.2.6
	<=5.2.6

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207908

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Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-6207908

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4245?
CVE-2020-4245 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 that allows attackers to compromise user accounts by not requiring strong passwords by default.
How severe is CVE-2020-4245?
CVE-2020-4245 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2020-4245 affect IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence?
CVE-2020-4245 affects IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 by not requiring strong passwords by default, making it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4245?
To fix CVE-2020-4245, it is recommended to require strong passwords for user accounts in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4245?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-4245 at the following references: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175423), [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207908).

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