Security Bulletin
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 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
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 for Cloud Pak | < 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 for Cloud Pak | < 21.0.3 | Update to 21.0.3 or higher, follow instructions. |
Workarounds and Mitigations
Users should be directed to use strong passwords.
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References
Acknowledgement
Change History
29 Jul 2022: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
24 October 2022
UID
ibm16610393