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CVE-2026-7365 describes a vulnerability in IBM Operations Analytics – Log Analysis and IBM SmartCloud Analytics – Log Analysis where the software uses default passwords from the manufacturing process during installation. These credentials are not forced to be changed post-installation, creating a critical security gap.
The flaw lies in the default administrative password, which is the same across all instances of the product. If an attacker gains local access to the system, they can use these known default credentials to log into the Log Analysis User Interface without needing to brute-force or guess the password. The attack vector is local, meaning the attacker must already have some level of access to the machine, but the exploitation is low in complexity, requires no privileges, and needs no user interaction. Once authenticated, the attacker has full access to the user interface, which can lead to the complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability is officially classified as a CWE-1392: “Use of Default Credentials”. The vendor-assigned CVSS v3.1 score is 8.4 (High) with the vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: IBM Operations Analytics
Version: 1.3.2.0–1.3.8.4
Vulnerability : Default credentials
Severity: 8.4 (High)
date: 27 May 2026
Prediction: 07 July 2026
What Undercode Say:
Check for default passwords in config files grep -r "defaultPassword" /opt/IBM/OperationsAnalytics/ Attempt authentication with known default credentials curl -k -X POST https://<target-ip>:9443/login \ -d "username=admin&password=admin123" Use hydra to test for default credentials hydra -l admin -P default_passwords.txt <target-ip> https-post-form "/login:username=^USER^&password=^PASS^:Invalid credentials" Check LDAP integration for bypass ldapsearch -x -H ldap://<target-ip> -D "cn=admin,dc=domain,dc=com" -w "defaultPassword"
How Exploit:
- Gain local access to the system hosting IBM Operations Analytics.
- Identify the default credentials from documentation or common sources (e.g.,
admin/admin,admin/password). - Authenticate to the Log Analysis UI or API using these credentials.
- With access, extract sensitive logs, modify configurations, or pivot to other systems.
Protection:
- Immediately change default passwords post-installation via the GUI.
- Integrate with LDAP for centralized authentication and stronger policies.
- Upgrade to the latest version of the product (beyond 1.3.8.4) as soon as a patch is released.
- Restrict local access to only trusted users via firewalls and system permissions.
- Monitor logs for unusual authentication attempts or access patterns.
Impact:
- Confidentiality (High): Attackers can read all logs and sensitive data within the UI.
- Integrity (High): An attacker can modify system configurations, potentially inserting malicious entries.
- Availability (High): Full control over the system could allow an attacker to shut down or disrupt the logging service.
- Privilege Escalation: The default credentials often grant administrator-level access, leading to complete system compromise.
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Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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