CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2024-42173

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Jan 11, 2025 | Modified: Jan 11, 2025
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

HCL MyXalytics is affected by an improper password policy implementation vulnerability. Weak passwords and lack of account lockout policies allow attackers to guess or brute-force passwords if the username is known.

Weakness

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

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