CVE-2018-1956 json
IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attacker…
published 7y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2018-12535
- cvss
- 5.9
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.0 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: 153628.
Patch / fix
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2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 5.9 | CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O |
| CNA | 3.0 | 5.9 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- IBM Security Identity Manager
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-521 Weak Password Requirements
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10794615
patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/153628
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/106554
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-1956
- NVD CVE-2018-1956
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