CVE-2011-1321

Description

The AuthCache purge implementation in the Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.x before 6.1.0.37 and 7.x before 7.0.0.15 does not purge a user from the PlatformCredential cache, which might allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging a group membership specified in an old RACF Object (aka RACO).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM24668 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27014463

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1321?
CVE-2011-1321 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1321?
To fix CVE-2011-1321, 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-2011-1321 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1321 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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