CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-35280

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Aug 10, 2022 | Modified: Aug 13, 2022
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

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.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Robotic_process_automation_for_cloud_pak Ibm 21.0.0 (including) 21.0.0 (including)
Robotic_process_automation_for_cloud_pak Ibm 21.0.1 (including) 21.0.1 (including)
Robotic_process_automation_for_cloud_pak Ibm 21.0.2 (including) 21.0.2 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

References