CVE-2011-2759: The login page of IDSWebApp in the Web Administration Tool in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.2 before...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-2759 is a weakness in IBM Tivoli Directory Server 6.2 Web Administration Tool. Its login page could allow browsers to remember authentication fields, increasing risk if an administrator leaves a workstation unattended. The business concern is unauthorized administrative access, not a remotely exploitable server takeover by itself. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Tivoli Directory Server 6.2 with the IDSWebApp Web Administration Tool, especially where administrators access it from shared or unattended workstations. Treat this as a targeted administrative-access hygiene issue. Prioritize if legacy IBM TDS 6.2 remains in production or manages sensitive directory data; otherwise handle through normal legacy remediation tracking. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IBM TDS 6.2 to 6.2.0.3-TIV-ITDS-IF0004 or later vendor guidance.; Restrict access to the Web Administration Tool to trusted administrative networks.; Require administrators to lock workstations and sign out after management sessions..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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