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Vulnerability record · CVE-2009-4879 · published 26 May 2010

CVE-2009-4879: Novell access manager improper authentication vulnerability

Novell · Access Manager

The Identity Server in Novell Access Manager before 3.1 SP1 allows attackers with disabled Active Directory accounts to authenticate using X.509 authentication, which bypasses intended access restrictions.

4.3 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 1.0% · top 37.5% CWE-287 · Improper authentication
4.3CVSS 2.0 base score
1.0%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The Identity Server in Novell Access Manager before 3.1 SP1 allows attackers with disabled Active Directory accounts to authenticate using X.509 authentication, which bypasses intended access restrictions.

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.novell.com/documentation/novellaccessmanager31/accessmanager_readme/data/accessmanager_readme.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022581
http://www.novell.com/documentation/novellaccessmanager31/accessmanager_readme/data/accessmanager_readme.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022581

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2009-4879), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.