How severe is CVE-2011-1046?

CVE-2011-1046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-1046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1046?

CVE-2011-1046 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Content Engine. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1046?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-1046 published?

CVE-2011-1046 was published on 2011-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1046

CVE-2011-1046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Filenet P8 Content Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Filenet P8 Content Engine
Published: 2011-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM FileNet P8 Content Engine (aka P8CE) 4.0.1 through 5.0.0, as used in FileNet P8 Content Manager (CM) and FileNet P8 Business Process Manager (BPM), does not require the PRIVILEGED_WRITE access role for all intended Object Store modifications, which allows remote attackers to change a privileged property of an object via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1046?: IBM FileNet P8 Content Engine (aka P8CE) 4.0.1 through 5.0.0, as used in FileNet P8 Content Manager (CM) and FileNet P8 Business Process Manager (BPM), does not require the PRIVILEGED_WRITE access role for all intended Object Store modifications, which allows remote attackers to change a privileged property of an object via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-1046?: CVE-2011-1046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1046?: CVE-2011-1046 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Content Engine. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1046?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1046 published?: CVE-2011-1046 was published on 2011-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.0.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.0.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.0.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.0.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:4.5.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_engine:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_business_process_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_content_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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