CVE-2019-4235 Weak cryptography in PureApplication System

Medium 5.9 Published 26 Jun 2019 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Weak default password requirements in IBM PureApplication System allow attackers to compromise user accounts through brute-force or guessing attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4235?

CVE-2019-4235 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM PureApplication System, published on 26 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM PureApplication System 2.2.3.0 through 2.2.5.3 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: 159417.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Pureapplication System.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4235?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4235 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c54c-x29c-v3w9.