CVE-2004-0917
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
The default installation of Vignette Application Portal installs the diagnostic utility without authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information, such as server and OS version, and conduct unauthorized activities via an HTTP request to /diag.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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References
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17530
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11267
securityfocus.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1011447
securitytracker.com
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Timeline
Published
Nov 19, 2004
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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