CVE-2006-7241 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 20 Sep 2010 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Authenticated users can bypass access restrictions in IBM FileNet P8 Image Viewer due to improper ACL handling when permissions are denied.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-7241?

CVE-2006-7241 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Image Viewer component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-002 removes a user from an ACL when the user is denied all permissions for an annotation, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7241?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2006-7241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-7241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p8f-m497-5g6q.