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Lotus ConnectionsApplication · Ibm

CVE-2008-4809

HIGH · 10.0 CVSS v2.0 Published 2008-10-31
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Profiles search pages in IBM Lotus Connections 2.x before 2.0.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors related to "Active" content. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · low confidence

IBM Lotus Connections 2.x before 2.0.1 contains multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Profiles search pages related to 'Active' content (likely ActiveX, JavaScript, or similar executable web content). The exact nature of the vulnerabilities is undisclosed, with unknown impact and attack vectors.

MitigationUpgrade IBM Lotus Connections to version 2.0.1 or later to obtain the vendor patch for these Profile search page vulnerabilities.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Lotus ConnectionsApplication
Affected:= 2.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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  1. Identify installed IBM Lotus Connections version
    Check the version file or About dialog within the IBM Lotus Connections administration console, typically located at /profiles/admin, or inspect the installation directory for version.info or similar metadata files
    Affected if Version is 2.0 or any version prior to 2.0.1 (for example, 2.0.0, 2.0.0.1, etc.)
  2. Verify Profiles application is enabled
    Access the IBM Lotus Connections administration console and confirm the Profiles application is installed and running
    Affected if Profiles application is active and accessible to users
  3. Confirm Profiles search pages are accessible
    Navigate to the Profiles search URL (typically /profiles/search.do or /profiles/searchProfiles.do) in the Lotus Connections web interface
    Affected if The search page loads without authentication errors or access restrictions
  4. Check for custom configurations or restrictions
    Review the Lotus Connections configuration file (typically lotusConnections-config.xml) for any security filters or content restrictions applied to Profiles search pages
    Affected if No restrictive filters are configured for active content in search functionality

A user is affected if IBM Lotus Connections version is 2.0 or any version before 2.0.1 and the Profiles search feature is accessible without additional security restrictions blocking active content.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade IBM Lotus Connections to version 2.0.1 or later to obtain the vendor patch for these Profile search page vulnerabilities.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

IBM Lotus Connections 2.0.1

  1. 1. Identify the current IBM Lotus Connections installation version by checking the About section in the administration console or running the version check command
  2. 2. If the installed version is Lotus Connections 2.0 or any version before 2.0.1, plan for an upgrade
  3. 3. Backup the current Lotus Connections database and configuration files before proceeding
  4. 4. Download IBM Lotus Connections 2.0.1 or a later stable release from IBM Fix Central or Passport Advantage
  5. 5. Follow the IBM Lotus Connections upgrade documentation to install the new version, ensuring all prerequisites are met
  6. 6. After upgrade, verify the Profiles application is functioning correctly and test the search functionality
  7. 7. Review IBM's security advisories for any additional patches required post-upgrade
Caveat Review IBM upgrade documentation for potential compatibility issues with existing customizations or integrations; older 2.0 installations may require migration steps

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Lotus Connections Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing8.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
16.0 hours of engineering $2,680
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