Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Rational Focal Point could expose a newly created user's default password inside the account-creation page HTML. Anyone able to reach and view that page could obtain sensitive credentials. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a public severity score. Exposure is most likely where IBM Rational Focal Point account-creation functionality is reachable by untrusted remote users or broad internal audiences. Organizations not using this product, or already on fixed versions, are unlikely to be exposed. Treat this as a credential exposure issue for any remaining IBM Rational Focal Point deployment. Prioritize confirmation and upgrade, especially if account creation is reachable beyond a small trusted administrator group. Mitigation focus: Upgrade 6.5.x deployments to at least 6.5.2.3.; Upgrade 6.6.x deployments to at least 6.6.1.; Check IBM guidance for supported remediation paths for 6.4.x..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-focalpoint-cve20140842-default-pw(90706)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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