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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 3, 2024· Updated Nov 3, 2025

IBM Security Access Manager Container unauthorized access

CVE-2023-43016

Description

IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1) could allow a remote user to log into the server due to a user account with an empty password. IBM X-Force ID: 266154.

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IBM Security Verify Access Container has a user account with an empty password, allowing remote attackers to log in without authentication.

Vulnerability

IBM Security Access Manager Container (IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.6.1) contains a user account with an empty password, allowing remote login without authentication [1].

Exploitation

A remote attacker can connect to the server and authenticate using the account with an empty password. No prior credentials or user interaction are required [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation grants the attacker unauthorized access to the system with the privileges of that user account, leading to potential information disclosure or further compromise [1].

Mitigation

IBM has addressed this vulnerability in a security update. Users should upgrade to a fixed version as specified in the IBM Security Verify Access security bulletin [1].

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Affected products

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Patches

0

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