CVE-2013-4041 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access restricted classes in IBM Java SDK, potentially bypassing security controls and reading sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2013-4041?

CVE-2013-4041 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 5.0.0 before SR16 FP4, 7.0.0 before SR6, 6.0.1 before SR7, and 6.0.0 before SR15 allows remote attackers to access restricted classes via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4041?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Java.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4041?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2013-4041 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4041 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x62c-8f45-jx5r.

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