CVE-2011-1520 Missing authorization in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can perform administrative changes or access sensitive information via the server console due to a missing default password requirement.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-1520?
CVE-2011-1520 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino, published on 25 Mar 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default configuration of the server console in IBM Lotus Domino does not require a password (aka Server_Console_Password), which allows physically proximate attackers to perform administrative changes or obtain sensitive information via a (1) Load, (2) Tell, or (3) Set Configuration command.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Domino.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1520 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-2011-1520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Lotus Domino
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcwh-7f9r-53h8.