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Vignette VCM Unspecified Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA31983
Release Date: 2008-09-23
Popularity: 914 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Partial Fix

Software:Vignette V7

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Vignette, which can be exploited by malicious users to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in Vignette Content Management (VCM), which can be exploited to gain administrative access and e.g. create, approve, and publish content or change application configurations.

The vulnerability affects Vignette Content Management versions 7.3.0.5, 7.3.1, 7.3.1.1, 7.4, and 7.5.

Solution:
VCM 7.3.1 through 7.5:
The vendor has released an update that reportedly fixes the vulnerability (KB 9872).
http://support.vignette.com/VOLSS/KB/View/1,,9872.html (requires login)

VCM 7.3.0.5:
The vendor is currently working on a fix.

Provided and/or discovered by:
National Australia Bank's Security Assurance Team

Original Advisory:
Vignette:
http://dialog.vignette.com/hm?g=1.2jds7.bky8.rs.0.27gqh.htk8&h=1


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