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CVE-2009-1953

4.6 · MEDIUM

IBM FileNet Content Manager 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.5, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and Oracle BEA WebLogic Application Server, when the CE Web Services listener has a certain WSEAF…

Published Jun 8, 2009ibmCWE-264EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2009-1953 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm filenet_content_manager. It was published on June 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM FileNet Content Manager 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.5, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and Oracle BEA WebLogic Application Server, when the CE Web Services listener has a certain WSEAF configuration, does not properly restrict use of a cached Subject, which allows remote attackers to obtain access with the credentials of a recently authenticated user via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update filenet_content_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/35347Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21389281Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35228Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1512Refsecunia.com/advisories/35347Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21389281Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35228Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1512

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1953?

CVE-2009-1953 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm filenet_content_manager. It was published on June 8, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-1953?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1953?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update filenet_content_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1953?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1953 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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