CVE-2022-35280: Critical severity ibm robotic process automation for cloud pak vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2022
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Updated

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 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: 230634.

Other sources

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

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak<=< 21.0.3
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak=21.0.0
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak=21.0.1
IBM Robotic Process Automation for Cloud Pak=21.0.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 29, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 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-2022-35280.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-35280?

The severity level of CVE-2022-35280 is critical.

3

Which version of IBM Robotic Process Automation is affected by CVE-2022-35280?

IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 are affected by CVE-2022-35280.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by compromising user accounts due to weak password requirements.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-35280?

To fix CVE-2022-35280, apply the patch provided by IBM, which can be found at <a href="https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/rpa/21.0?topic=upgrading-rpa-openshift-container-platform">this URL</a>.

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