CVE-2007-6679 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 10 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Monitor role users in IBM WebSphere Administrative Console can bypass security restrictions, potentially escalating privileges or accessing unauthorized functions.

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-2007-6679?

CVE-2007-6679 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 10 Jan 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Administrative Console in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 before Fix Pack 13 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "security concerns with monitor role users." NOTE: it was later reported that 6.0.2 before Fix Pack 25 is also affected.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6679?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6679?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6679 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-2007-6679 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6679 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Application Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-56j7-vjww-57v8.