Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in OpenText OpenText Application Automation Tools allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. Multiple missing permission checks - ALM job config has been discovered in OpenText Application Automation Tools. The vulnerability could allow users with Overall/Read permission to enumerate ALM server names, usernames and client IDs configured to be used with ALM servers. This issue affects OpenText Application Automation Tools: 24.1.0 and below.
This vulnerability carries a LOW severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.4, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from microfocus organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-10-16T17:15:17.617
2024-10-21T16:15:09.963
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 2.4 (LOW)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | microfocus | application_automation_tools | ≤ 24.1.0 | Yes |
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