CVE-2015-4533 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 20 Aug 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code with super-user privileges due to improper authorization checks after object creation.

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-2015-4533?

CVE-2015-4533 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7SP1 P32, 6.7SP2 before P25, 7.0 before P19, 7.1 before P16, and 7.2 before P02 does not properly check authorization after creation of an object, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with super-user privileges via a custom script. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2513.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4533?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Documentum Content Server.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4533?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-4533 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-2015-4533 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4533 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqh6-vcwq-gp2r.