CVE-2015-7473 Auth bypass in n/a

Low 2.5 Published 26 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local users can bypass queue-manager command access restrictions in IBM WebSphere MQ by leveraging specific authority levels.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-7473?

CVE-2015-7473 is a low-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq, published on 26 Jun 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

runmqsc in IBM WebSphere MQ 8.x before 8.0.0.5 allows local users to bypass intended queue-manager command access restrictions by leveraging authority for +connect and +dsp.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Mq.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2015-7473 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7473 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jg76-prrm-pghr.