CVE-2014-4757: The Outlook Extension in IBM Content Collector 4.0.0.x before 4.0.0.0-ICC-OE-IF004 allows local users to by...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw lets a local user with access to IBM Content Collector's Outlook Extension bypass the intended Reviewer privilege check and read email from arbitrary mailboxes. The business risk is unauthorized exposure of sensitive email, especially in environments using Content Collector for regulated or confidential communications. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Content Collector 4.0.0.x with the Outlook Extension installed on user systems. The attacker must be a local user, based on the CVE description. Treat this as a targeted confidentiality risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation where IBM Content Collector handles sensitive mailboxes or compliance archives. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running IBM Content Collector 4.0.0.x Outlook Extension.; Apply IBM fix 4.0.0.0-ICC-OE-IF004 or a vendor-superseding update.; Check IBM support guidance for any additional remediation requirements..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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