CVE-2015-1927 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can gain privileged access due to a default configuration flaw in IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-1927?
CVE-2015-1927 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 14 Jul 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1927?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1927?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1927 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2015-1927 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1927 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59xx-v58q-6v8h.