CVE-2015-1920 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 20 May 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM WebSphere Application Server by sending crafted instructions to the management port.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-1920?

CVE-2015-1920 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 20 May 2015. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 through 6.1.0.47, 7.0 before 7.0.0.39, 8.0 before 8.0.0.11, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted instructions in a management-port session.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1920?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1920?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1920 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2015-1920 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j89r-hqh8-62x2.