CVE-2010-3896 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify server configuration without authentication due to missing authorization in the ESSearchApplication directory tree.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-3896?

CVE-2010-3896 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Nov 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The ESSearchApplication directory tree in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.x and 9.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to modify the server configuration via a request to palette.do.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3896?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Omnifind.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3896?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3896 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-2010-3896 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3896 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72qp-74c2-m684.

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