CVE-2019-11653: Medium severity microfocus content manager vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2019
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Updated

Remote Access Control Bypass in Micro Focus Content Manager. versions 9.1, 9.2, 9.3. The vulnerability could be exploited to manipulate data stored during another user’s CheckIn request.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microfocus Content Manager=9.1.0-patch6_hotfix1
Microfocus Content Manager=9.1.0-patch6_hotfix2
Microfocus Content Manager=9.1.0-patch6_hotfix3
Microfocus Content Manager=9.1.0-patch6_hotfix4
Microfocus Content Manager=9.1.0-patch6_hotfix5
Microfocus Content Manager=9.2.0-patch3_hotfix1
Microfocus Content Manager=9.3.0-patch2_hotfix1
Microfocus Content Manager=9.3.0-patch2_hotfix2

Event History

Aug 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11653?

CVE-2019-11653 has a medium severity rating as it allows unauthorized data manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-11653?

To fix CVE-2019-11653, it is recommended to apply the latest patches or hotfixes provided by Micro Focus for affected versions.

3

Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2019-11653?

CVE-2019-11653 affects Micro Focus Content Manager versions 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3, specifically with certain hotfixes.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2019-11653 enable?

CVE-2019-11653 enables a remote access control bypass, allowing manipulation of data during user CheckIn requests.

5

Can CVE-2019-11653 affect all Micro Focus Content Manager users?

Not all users will be affected; only those using vulnerable versions and specific hotfixes are at risk from CVE-2019-11653.

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