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CVE-2009-4998: The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-019 and 4.0...

The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 3.5.1 before 3.5.1-019 and 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.7-P8AE-FP007, in certain FileTracker configurations, does not apply a security policy to the first document added during a session, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.

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This issue affects IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine Workplace in certain FileTracker configurations. The first document added during a user session may not receive the intended security policy, creating a possible access-control bypass. Business risk depends on whether legacy FileNet systems are still used for sensitive documents. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running affected IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine versions with the Workplace/FileTracker configuration described by IBM and CVE sources. Prioritize if FileNet stores regulated, legal, financial, or customer documents. If no affected legacy FileNet deployment exists, business urgency is low. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine deployments and versions.; Upgrade P8AE 3.5.1 to at least 3.5.1-019.; Upgrade P8AE 4.0.2.x to at least 4.0.2.7-P8AE-FP007..

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