IBMFF3D791594E539C81DD78E674A06BF0DF00733B7839C948E035AC52FEE47309ASecurity Bulletin: IBM Robotic Process Automation allows weak passwords prior to 21.0.3 (CVE-2022-35280)
9.8 High
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.5 High
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
PARTIAL
Integrity Impact
PARTIAL
Availability Impact
PARTIAL
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
0.003 Low
EPSS
Percentile
65.8%
Summary
Prior to version 21.0.3 IBM Robotic Process Automation allowed weak passwords that may make it easier for attackers to compromise accounts. As of release 21.0.3 IBM Robotic Process Automation enforces strong passwords.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID:CVE-2022-35280
**DESCRIPTION:**IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 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: 230634.
CVSS Base score: 4.6
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/230634 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
|---|---|
| IBM Robotic Process Automation | < 21.0.3 |
| IBM Robotic Process Automation as a Service | < 21.0.3 |
Remediation/Fixes
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now.
| Product(s) | **Version(s) number and/or range ** | Remediation/Fix/Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Robotic Process Automation | < 21.0.3 | Download 21.0.3 or higher, and follow instructions. |
| IBM Robotic Process Automation as a Service | < 21.0.3 | All IBM Robotic Process Automatin as a Service servers have been updated to 21.0.3 or higher. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
Users should be directed to use strong passwords.
| CPE | Name | Operator | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm robotic process automation | eq | 21.0.0 | |
| ibm robotic process automation | eq | 21.0.1 | |
| ibm robotic process automation | eq | 21.0.2 |
Related
9.8 High
CVSS3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.5 High
CVSS2
Access Vector
NETWORK
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
PARTIAL
Integrity Impact
PARTIAL
Availability Impact
PARTIAL
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
0.003 Low
EPSS
Percentile
65.8%