CVE-2010-2896

Name: CVE-2010-2896
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-07-28T20:00:07.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2896 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM FileNet Content Manager (CM) 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.5.0, and 4.5.1 before FP4 does not properly manage the InheritParentPermissions setting during an upgrade from 3.x, which might allow attackers to bypass intended folder permissions via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM FileNet Content Manager (CM) 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.5.0, and 4.5.1 before FP4 does not properly manage the InheritParentPermissions setting during an upgrade from 3.x, which might allow attackers to bypass intended folder permissions via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	4.0.0
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	4.0.1
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	4.5.0
Ibm	Filenet Content Manager	4.5.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/40614Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21441225Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1847Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40614Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21441225Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1847Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2896?

How severe is CVE-2010-2896?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2896 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2896?

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