7.5
CWE
521
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-38935

First published: Thu Feb 17 2022(Updated: )

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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1.2
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

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

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38935?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How can attackers exploit this vulnerability?

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

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