CVE-2019-11653 Missing authorization in Content Manager
Attackers can bypass remote access controls to manipulate data during another user's CheckIn request in Micro Focus Content Manager.
- 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-2019-11653?
CVE-2019-11653 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Micro Focus Content Manager, published on 7 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Remote Access Control Bypass in Micro Focus Content Manager. versions 9.1, 9.2, 9.3. The vulnerability could be exploited to manipulate data stored during another user’s CheckIn request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11653?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Content Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11653?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11653 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-2019-11653 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11653 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Content Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jwgr-xjjw-8rx8.