CVE-2022-32757 IBM Security Directory Suite VA information disclosure

High 7.5 Published 15 Jun 2023 Updated 12 Dec 2024

Inadequate account lockout settings in IBM Security Directory Suite allow remote attackers to brute force credentials and take over accounts.

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-2022-32757?

CVE-2022-32757 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Suite VA, published on 15 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 228510.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32757?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Directory Suite Va.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32757?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32757 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-32757 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32757 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qmcq-8c6w-84fw.