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IBM WebSphere admin console lets admin ID be changed

CVE-2011-1312 · published 15 years ago
Summary

In older versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server, the web‑based admin console does not stop an authenticated administrator from changing the primary admin user ID. This means a privileged user could give themselves or another user full admin rights, bypassing the intended access controls. Upgrade to the latest fix level or apply the vendor's recommended patch to close the gap.

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 websphere_application_server 6.1.0
6.1.0.0
6.1.0.1
6.1.0.2
6.1.0.3
6.1.0.5
6.1.0.7
6.1.0.9
6.1.0.11
6.1.0.12
6.1.0.15
6.1.0.17
18 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The Administrative Console component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.x before 6.1.0.31 and 7.x before 7.0.0.15 does not prevent modifications of the primary admin id, which allows r...
The Administrative Console component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.0.x before 6.1.0.31 and 7.x before 7.0.0.15 does not prevent modifications of the primary admin id, which allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions by mapping a (1) user or (2) group to an administrator role.
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
4.0 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published8 Mar 2011
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-1312 · NVD
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