CVE-2024-41778

MEDIUM
Published Mar 1, 2025 Modified Aug 8, 2025 CWE-521

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-521 CWE-521

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm controller
ibm controller
ibm controller

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41778? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-41778? +
CVE-2024-41778 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41778? +
CVE-2024-41778 affects products from ibm, specifically: controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41778? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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