CVE-2015-4997 json
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 before CF08 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request.
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-5014
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 before CF08 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request.
Patch / fix
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2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21968474
patch, vendor-advisory
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI47694
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033982
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-4997
- NVD CVE-2015-4997
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