Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE is about IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance not requiring strong passwords by default. That can make account takeover easier if users choose weak passwords. The issue is medium severity, but it matters because privileged identity systems protect sensitive administrative access. Exposure appears limited to organizations running the affected IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance versions. The bundle is inconsistent: the description names 2.2.1, while the affected list names 2.1.1. Treat as a focused identity-security hygiene issue. Prioritize if the appliance manages privileged access, is internet-reachable, or has many local users. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory guidance for CVE-2018-1680.; Confirm the exact affected product version in inventory.; Enforce strong password policy on appliance accounts..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/AC:H/AV:N/A:N/I:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
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CVSS:3.0/C:H/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/AC:H/AV:N/A:N/I:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.23.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/UI:N/PR:N/S:U/AC:H/AV:N/A:N/I:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-sim-cve20181680-info-disc (145236)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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