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CVE-2009-5001

4.0 · MEDIUM

The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.2-P8AE-FP002 grants a document's Creator-Owner full control over an annotation object, even if the…

Published Sep 20, 2010ibmCWE-264EPSS 1.03%

Overview

CVE-2009-5001 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm filenet_p8_application_engine. It was published on September 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.2-P8AE-FP002 grants a document's Creator-Owner full control over an annotation object, even if the default instance security has changed, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update filenet_p8_application_engine 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

Refdownload2.boulder.ibm.com/sar/CMA/IMA/00y3y/0/readme-4027-P8AE-FP007.htmRefwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PJ35547Refdownload2.boulder.ibm.com/sar/CMA/IMA/00y3y/0/readme-4027-P8AE-FP007.htmRefwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PJ35547

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5001?

CVE-2009-5001 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm filenet_p8_application_engine. It was published on September 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-5001?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, 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-2009-5001?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update filenet_p8_application_engine 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-2009-5001?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-5001 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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