CVE-2024-1147
CWE-287Published: March 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Weak access control in OpenText PVCS Version Manager allows potential bypassing of authentication and download of files.
Risk Analysis
OpenText PVCS Version Manager contains a weak access control vulnerability that permits unauthenticated users to bypass authentication and download files. This critical issue could lead to unauthorized data exposure.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update to the latest version of OpenText PVCS Version Manager. Restrict network access to the application to prevent unauthorized remote connections.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1147 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-1147 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts