IBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input Vulnerability
IBM · InfoSphere BigInsights
CVSS 6.5
EPSS 5%
no public exploit indexed
ransomware
Fix deadline passed 15 June 2022
What it is
Certain APIs within BigInsights can take invalid input that might allow attackers unauthorized access to read, write, modify, or delete data.
Why we say that
- Linked by CISA to known ransomware campaigns
- CISA's federal remediation deadline (2022-06-15) has passed
- Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue
Every line above comes from a named public source. Where the evidence is thin, we say so rather than inventing confidence — see methodology.
What to do
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
What it costs when this goes wrong
This is where UK enforcement meets the vulnerability record. This vulnerability is used in ransomware campaigns; here is what ransomware has cost UK organisations at the regulator.
- Advanced Computer Software Group Limited The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) £3.07m for security failings…
- Optionis Group Limited The data controller suffered a ransomware attack, which resulted in the exfiltration of personal data. A reprimand was issued in r…