CVE-2015-1885 Privilege escalation in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 26 Apr 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain privileges in IBM WebSphere Application Server when OAuth grant types requiring passwords are used.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-1885?

CVE-2015-1885 is a critical vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 26 Apr 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WebSphereOauth20SP.ear in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.39, 8.0 before 8.0.0.11, 8.5 Liberty Profile before 8.5.5.5, and 8.5 Full Profile before 8.5.5.6, when the OAuth grant type requires sending a password, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1885?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1885?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1885 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-1885 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1885 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g938-6gw8-84qv.