CVE-2009-4998 describes a security policy bypass vulnerability in the Workplace component of IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine versions 3.5.1 and 4.0.2.x. In specific FileTracker configurations, the initial document added during a session may not have security policies applied, potentially allowing remote attackers to circumvent access restrictions. With a CVSS score of 2.6 (low severity), this vulnerability has a network attack vector, high access complexity, and a potential impact of partial information integrity compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:001:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:002:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:003:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:3.5.1:004:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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