CVE-2014-0839 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 25 Feb 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can modify data via direct object reference in IBM Rational Focal Point.

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-2014-0839?

CVE-2014-0839 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Feb 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4.x and 6.5.x before 6.5.2.3 and 6.6.x before 6.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to modify data via vectors involving a direct object reference.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0839?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Rational Focal Point.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0839?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-0839 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-2014-0839 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0839 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9r84-m8gq-9jcw.