Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue lets a remote person tell whether a login failed because the username was wrong or the password was wrong. That makes IBM InfoSphere Information Server accounts easier to discover before password attacks. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, patch details, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most relevant where affected InfoSphere Information Server login interfaces are reachable by untrusted networks or users. Internet-facing or partner-accessible portals raise priority. Internal-only deployments still matter if credentials are reused or account names are sensitive. Prioritize if InfoSphere login pages are exposed beyond a trusted administrative network. This is not shown as actively exploited or critical, but it can lower the barrier to credential attacks against data integration infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg21646136 for supported fixes or configuration guidance.; Apply only IBM-published updates or mitigations for affected deployments.; Restrict InfoSphere login access to trusted networks where operationally feasible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- infosphere-cve20133040-info-disclosure(84765)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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