CVE-2009-1953

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.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35228 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/35347 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1512 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21389281 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1953?
CVE-2009-1953 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-1953?
To fix CVE-2009-1953, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-1953 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-1953 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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