CVE-2021-38935: High severity ibm maximo asset management vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2022
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 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: 210892.

Other sources

IBM Maximo Asset Management does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1.2
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6.1.2

Event History

Feb 17, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-38935.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38935?

CVE-2021-38935 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

Which version of IBM Maximo Asset Management is affected by this vulnerability?

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 and 7.6.1.1 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

Does IBM Maximo Asset Management require strong passwords by default?

No, IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.2 does not require strong passwords by default.

5

How can attackers exploit this vulnerability?

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to compromise user accounts in IBM Maximo Asset Management.

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