# CVE-2010-2896: 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 dur

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-07-28 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1847
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21441225
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40614

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