CVE-2022-32757Network attack vector

Credential compromise via inadequate account lockout

Published Jun 15, 2023 · Updated Dec 12, 2024

Improper account lockout in IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 allows remote attackers to brute force credentials. The directory server's authentication controls do not adequately restrict repeated login attempts against an account. No prior access or user interaction is required, and successful guessing exposes the compromised account's directory privileges.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability0.85%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper account lockout in IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 allows remote attackers to brute force credentials. The directory server's authentication controls do not adequately restrict repeated login attempts against an account. No prior access or user interaction is required, and successful guessing exposes the compromised account's directory privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-32757
Published
Jun 15, 2023
Updated
Dec 12, 2024
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM Security Directory Suite
Classifications
CWE-307, T1110.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 15, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 12, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=8.0.1 <=8.0.1.19

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · IBM Security Directory Suiteversion=8.0.1 <=8.0.1.19

Published CVSS scores

7.5IBM CorporationCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-307Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
T1110.001Password Guessing

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