IBM Lotus Domino Default Configuration improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM Lotus Domino. Affected is an unknown function of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-1520. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM Lotus Domino (Groupware Software) (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of the server console in IBM Lotus Domino does not require a password (aka Server_Console_Password), which allows physically proximate attackers to perform administrative changes or obtain sensitive information via a (1) Load, (2) Tell, or (3) Set Configuration command.

The weakness was released 03/25/2011 (Website). The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-1520 since 03/25/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/13/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 74257 (IBM Lotus Domino Server Console Authentication Bypass Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (66240) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35915†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-56945. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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OpenVAS ID: 902420
OpenVAS Name: IBM Lotus Domino Cookie File Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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Timelineinfo

03/22/2011 🔍
03/25/2011 +3 days 🔍
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08/19/2012 +513 days 🔍
03/20/2015 +943 days 🔍
01/13/2025 +3587 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-1520 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1520
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56946
X-Force: 66240
Vulnerability Center: 35915 - IBM Lotus Domino Allows Privilege Escalation or Information Disclosure, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2015 16:16
Updated: 01/13/2025 15:15
Changes: 03/20/2015 16:16 (52), 04/15/2017 16:39 (8), 01/13/2025 15:15 (18)
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