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9.0

Sun Java System Identity Manager lets logged‑in users raise privileges

CVE-2009-1082 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Identity Manager version 7.0 through 8.0 admin console can be tricked by an authenticated user into running specially crafted commands. This can let the user create new accounts or perform other admin actions without proper rights. Apply the vendor’s patch or upgrade to a newer version as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sun java_system_identity_manager 7.0
7.1
7.1.1
8.0
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by submitting crafted commands to the Admin Console, as demonstrated by privileges for ac...
Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by submitting crafted commands to the Admin Console, as demonstrated by privileges for account creation and other administrative capabilities, related to the saveNoValidate action and saveNoValidateAllowedFormsAndWorkflows IDs.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.0 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published25 Mar 2009
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-1082 · NVD
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