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4.3

IBM OmniFind admin page can run attacker code

CVE-2010-3890 · published 15 years ago
Summary

IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition versions prior to 9.1 let a remote user insert malicious web code into the administration console. If exploited, the code runs in the browser of anyone using the console, potentially exposing sensitive information or changing settings. Update the product to version 9.1 or later, or apply the vendor’s security patch, and restrict admin console access to trusted users.

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
ibm omnifind <= 9.0
8.0
8.4
8.5
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:*:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition before 9.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the command parameter to the administration...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition before 9.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the command parameter to the administration interface, as demonstrated by the command parameter to ESAdmin/collection.do.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published12 Nov 2010
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-3890 · NVD
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