CVE-2024-1147Network attack vector

Unauthenticated file download via unchecked File Server requests

Published Mar 21, 2024 · Updated Nov 11, 2024

Improper authentication in OpenText PVCS Version Manager before 8.6.3.3 allows remote attackers to download server files. The File Server download function applies inadequate authentication and input validation to requested files. No credentials or user interaction are required, and the disclosed behavior is limited to unauthorized file disclosure.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.70%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper authentication in OpenText PVCS Version Manager before 8.6.3.3 allows remote attackers to download server files. The File Server download function applies inadequate authentication and input validation to requested files. No credentials or user interaction are required, and the disclosed behavior is limited to unauthorized file disclosure.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-1147
Published
Mar 21, 2024
Updated
Nov 11, 2024
Vendor
OpenText
Product
PVCS Version Manager
Classifications
CWE-287, CAPEC-115, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 21, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Nov 11, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <8.6.3.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

OpenText · PVCS Version Managerversion=0 <8.6.3.3

Published CVSS scores

9.8OpenTextCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-287Improper Authentication
CAPEC-115Authentication Bypass
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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