CVE-2010-4806: Medium severity ibm web content manager vulnerability

Published May 26, 2011
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Updated

The authoring tool in IBM Web Content Manager (WCM) 6.1.5, and 7.0.0.1 before CF003, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions on draft creation by leveraging certain resource editor privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Web Content Manager=7.0.01-cf002
IBM Web Content Manager=6.1.5

Event History

May 26, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4806?

CVE-2010-4806 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to draft creation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4806?

To fix CVE-2010-4806, upgrade to IBM Web Content Manager version 7.0.0.1 or 6.1.5 with the latest patches applied.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-4806?

CVE-2010-4806 affects users of IBM Web Content Manager versions 6.1.5 and 7.0.0.1 before CF003.

4

What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2010-4806?

CVE-2010-4806 enables unauthorized users to bypass access restrictions to create drafts.

5

Is CVE-2010-4806 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-4806 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users with specific resource editor privileges.

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