CVE-2012-2166

IBM XIV Storage System 2810-A14 and 2812-A14 devices before level 10.2.4.e-2 and 2810-114 and 2812-114 devices before level 11.1.1 have hardcoded passwords for…

published February 8, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hardcoded passwords in IBM XIV Storage System? That’s like having the keys to the castle left under the welcome mat! 🔑 Think of it as a hotel with room keys that are publicly known—anyone could check in and wreak havoc without even a reservation! An attacker could potentially gain user access to sensitive data, which could lead to unauthorized modifications or access to private information. This vulnerability could snowball into serious data breaches if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel with room keys that are publicly known—anyone could check in and wreak havoc without even a reservation! This vulnerability arises from hardcoded passwords for unspecified accounts in IBM XIV Storage Systems. If these credentials are discovered, they allow attackers to gain user access remotely.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain user access to sensitive data, which could lead to unauthorized modifications or access to private information. This vulnerability could snowball into serious data breaches if left unaddressed! Ensure you upgrade to level 10.2.4.e-2 or 11.1.1 for the affected IBM XIV models. Regularly review account controls and implement strong password policies to prevent unauthorized access. 🛡️ You’ve got this! A quick upgrade will keep your systems secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02710 · 85.8th percentile
Published
2018-02-08T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 23:00Z
    IBM XIV Storage System 2810-A14 and 2812-A14 devices before level 10.2.4.e-2 and 2810-114 and 2812-114 devices before level 11.1.1 have hardcoded passwords for…
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