7.5
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-2092

First published: Thu Aug 13 2009(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.5 does not properly read the portletServingEnabled parameter in ibm-portlet-ext.xmi, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=7.0.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2092?

    CVE-2009-2092 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2092?

    To fix CVE-2009-2092, upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server to version 7.0.0.5 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-2092?

    CVE-2009-2092 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0.0.1 through 7.0.0.4.

  • What vulnerabilities does CVE-2009-2092 exploit?

    CVE-2009-2092 exploits improper handling of the portletServingEnabled parameter to bypass access restrictions.

  • Can CVE-2009-2092 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-2092 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access.

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