CVE-2008-5686

Name: CVE-2008-5686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-19T17:30:03.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager (TPM) before 5.1.1.1 IF0006, when its LDAP service is shared with other applications, does not require that an LDAP user be listed in the TPM user records, which allows remote authenticated users to execute SOAP commands that access arbitrary TPM functionality, as demonstrated by running provisioning workflows.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager (TPM) before 5.1.1.1 IF0006, when its LDAP service is shared with other applications, does not require that an LDAP user be listed in the TPM user records, which allows remote authenticated users to execute SOAP commands that access arbitrary TPM functionality, as demonstrated by running provisioning workflows.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Provisioning Manager	5.1
Ibm	Tivoli Provisioning Manager	5.1.0.2
Ibm	Tivoli Provisioning Manager	5.1.1
Ibm	Tivoli Provisioning Manager	5.1.1.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/33143Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021394
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21330228Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32824
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3432
http://secunia.com/advisories/33143Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021394
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21330228Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32824
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3432

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5686?

How severe is CVE-2008-5686?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5686?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST