CVE-2015-1927
What it is
The default configuration of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.11, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.6 has a false value for the com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowServeServletsByClassname WebContainer property, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
- Exploit odds
- 2.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 2.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 2.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-284 · Improper access control
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0.0.1
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0.0.2
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0.0.3
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0.0.4
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0.0.5
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0.0.6
- IBM Websphere Application Server 7.0.0.7
Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.8
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Medium
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Partial
- Integrity
- Partial
- Availability
- Partial
Raw vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2015-1927.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2015-1927. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959083
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959083
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI31622
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959083
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963275
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75486
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033383
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI31622
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959083
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963275
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75486
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033383