CVE-2009-5002 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published 20 Sep 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can access content without detection because audit events for failed content retrieval are not recorded in IBM FileNet P8.

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-2009-5002?

CVE-2009-5002 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 Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.1-P8AE-FP001 does not record Get Content Failure Audit events, which might allow remote attackers to attempt content access without detection.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5002?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5002?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5002 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-2009-5002 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5002 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8485-r2jc-j23f.