How severe is CVE-2024-41778?

CVE-2024-41778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-41778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41778?

CVE-2024-41778 primarily affects Ibm Controller. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41778?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-41778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5881.

When was CVE-2024-41778 published?

CVE-2024-41778 was published on 2025-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41778

CVE-2024-41778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5881
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Ibm Controller
Published: 2025-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and 11.1.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41778?: IBM Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and 11.1.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2024-41778?: CVE-2024-41778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-41778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41778?: CVE-2024-41778 primarily affects Ibm Controller. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41778?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-41778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5881.
When was CVE-2024-41778 published?: CVE-2024-41778 was published on 2025-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184423

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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