CVE-2024-41778 IBM Controller information disclosure

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Weak default password requirements in IBM Controller allow attackers to compromise user accounts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-41778?

CVE-2024-41778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Controller, published on 1 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and 11.1.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Weakness: CWE-521

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41778?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41778?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-41778 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41778 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f86r-6rph-2h3c.

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