CVE-2013-2954: The login page in the Console in IBM InfoSphere Optim Data Growth for Oracle E-Business Suite 6.x, 7.x, and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects the IBM InfoSphere Optim Data Growth Console for Oracle E-Business Suite. Its login page did not limit repeated wrong passwords, making password guessing easier against exposed systems. Business risk depends on whether the Console is reachable by untrusted networks and whether accounts use weak passwords. Likely exposure is limited to organizations running the named IBM Optim product versions with the Console reachable remotely. Internet-facing or broadly internal Console access increases risk. The provided affected metadata is incomplete, so teams should validate product presence and version directly. Treat this as a targeted credential-risk issue rather than a broad emergency. Prioritize quickly if the Console is internet-facing, used for privileged administration, or has weak password hygiene. Otherwise, fold remediation into legacy IBM application hardening and upgrade planning. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory guidance for the affected Optim Console versions.; Upgrade affected deployments to the fixed IBM release path, including 9.1.0.3 or later where applicable.; Restrict Console access to trusted administrative networks or VPN paths..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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