Edirectory
CVE-2018-17950
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
Incorrect enforcement of authorization checks in eDirectory prior to 9.1 SP2
AnalysisAI
Incorrect enforcement of authorization checks in eDirectory prior to 9.1 SP2. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. Incorrect enforcement of authorization checks in eDirectory prior to 9.1 SP2 Affected products include: Microfocus Edirectory. Version information: prior to 9.1.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.
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Same weakness CWE-863 – Incorrect Authorization
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