Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Feb 8, 2018· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2011-4889
CVE-2011-4889
Description
The javax.naming.directory.AttributeInUseException class in the Virtual Member Manager in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.43, 7.0 before 7.0.0.21, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 does not properly update passwords on a configuration using Tivoli Directory Server, which might allow remote attackers to gain access to an application by leveraging knowledge of an old password. IBM X-Force ID: 72581.
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Affected products
1- Range: <6.1.0.43, <7.0.0.21, <8.0.0.2
Patches
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72581nvdVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wssnvdVendor Advisory
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