CVE-2009-2092

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.5 does not properly read the portletServingEnabled parameter in ibm-portlet-ext.xmi, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unknown vectors.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/34461 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52375 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36155 vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK89385 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2092?
CVE-2009-2092 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2092?
To fix CVE-2009-2092, 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-2009-2092 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-2092 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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