CVE-2024-3488
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 · uneditedFile Upload vulnerability in unauthenticated session found in OpenText™ iManager 3.2.6.0200. The vulnerability could allow ant attacker to upload a file without authentication.
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 · moderate confidenceA critical file upload vulnerability in OpenText iManager 3.2.6.0200 allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server. The lack of authentication combined with file upload capability (as indicated by CVSS 9.8) typically enables remote code execution.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
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>= 3.0, < 3.2.6= 3.2.6CVSS 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
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm OpenText iManager is runningIdentify if the OpenText or Micro Focus iManager web application is deployed on your network. Check running web services on common ports (typically 8080, 8443, or 443) or search for iManager in your asset inventory.Affected if iManager is present in your environment
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Determine installed iManager versionAccess the iManager login page or its /nps/servlet/main servlet endpoint and look for a version displayed in the footer, or check the application banner/version information typically shown on the login or about page.Affected if The installed version is 3.0 or higher, including 3.2.6 specifically
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Verify file upload endpoint accessibilityLocate the file upload functionality in iManager (typically under plugin management, driver configuration, or certificate management sections). Attempt to access or identify the upload URL path without authentication.Affected if The upload endpoint is reachable without authentication credentials
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Check network exposure of management interfaceReview firewall rules and network access controls to determine if iManager management ports (8080, 8443, or HTTPS ports) are exposed to untrusted networks or the public internet.Affected if iManager management interface is accessible from untrusted networks or the internet without VPN or authentication proxy
Your environment is affected if OpenText iManager version 3.0 through 3.2.6 is running and its management interface (including file upload functionality) is accessible to network attackers.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped3.2.6
Restrict network access to iManager management interfaces, implement proper authentication for all upload endpoints, and apply vendor patches when available.
iManager 3.2.7 or later
- 1. Back up the current iManager configuration and data before proceeding with any upgrade.
- 2. Download the latest version of OpenText iManager from the official NetIQ/OpenText support portal.
- 3. Review the upgrade documentation for iManager 3.x to understand any prerequisites.
- 4. Apply the upgrade to iManager, ensuring you upgrade to version 3.2.7 or later.
- 5. After upgrade, verify the file upload functionality works correctly and the vulnerability is remediated.
- 6. Validate that the iManager web interface is accessible and functioning as expected.
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-3488 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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