CVE-2010-4602 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published Updated

Authenticated users can bypass restrictions to read arbitrary records by modifying URL parameters in the IBM Rational ClearQuest web client.

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-2010-4602?

CVE-2010-4602 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Web client in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.1.x before 7.1.1.4 and 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass "restricted user" limitations, and read arbitrary records, via a modified record number in the URL for a RECORD action, as demonstrated by a modified bookmark.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4602?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Rational Clearquest.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4602 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-2010-4602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mr5-jw74-mxgh.

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