CVE-2024-3967
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 · uneditedRemote Code Execution has been discovered in OpenText™ iManager 3.2.6.0200. The vulnerability can trigger remote code execution unisng unsafe java object deserialization.
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 · high confidenceA critical remote code execution vulnerability exists in OpenText iManager 3.2.6.0200 due to unsafe Java object deserialization. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious serialized objects that, when deserialized by the application, execute arbitrary code on the underlying system with the privileges of the running service.
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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>= 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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Identify if OpenText iManager is installedCheck for the presence of iManager by looking for its installation directory (commonly under /opt/imanager or similar paths on Linux, or C:\Program Files\iManager on Windows), or check running services for iManager-related processes.Affected if iManager is found running on the system
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Determine the installed iManager versionLocate the version information file or check the product about page within the iManager web interface. Typically found in the product's documentation or in version.info files within the installation directory.Affected if The installed version falls within 3.0 through 3.2.6 inclusive
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Verify the Java deserialization endpoint is accessibleIdentify if the vulnerable deserialization endpoint (typically related to Apache Solr, JBoss, or similar Java-based services that handle serialized objects) is exposed. Check network listeners or web application mappings for paths that accept serialized Java objects.Affected if The deserialization functionality is exposed and accessible to network requests
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Check for indicators of exploitation attemptsReview application and system logs for unusual serialized object submissions, unexpected code execution patterns, or suspicious network traffic targeting deserialization endpoints. Look for known exploitation signatures in web server logs.Affected if Log evidence shows attempts to exploit deserialization or successful unauthorized code execution
A user is affected if OpenText iManager version 3.0 through 3.2.6 is installed and the Java deserialization functionality is accessible, warranting immediate investigation for signs of compromise.
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
Apply the vendor-supplied patch or upgrade to a patched version of OpenText iManager. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling or restricting the deserialization functionality at the network level while planning the patch.
iManager 3.2.6 Build 0200 or later
- 1. Identify the current installed version of OpenText iManager by accessing the iManager admin console or checking the installation directory
- 2. Download the latest patched version of OpenText iManager from the official OpenText/NETIQ support portal at https://www.netiq.com or https://support.microfocus.com
- 3. Back up the current iManager configuration, database, and any custom settings before upgrading
- 4. Stop the iManager services to ensure a clean upgrade process
- 5. Install the patched version (iManager 3.2.6 Build 0200 or later) following the official installation documentation
- 6. Verify the upgrade by checking the iManager version in the admin console and confirming all services start successfully
- 7. Test critical identity management functions to ensure the upgrade did not break existing workflows
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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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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