CVE-2015-8965 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 6 Apr 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Java code via the IlvFacesController servlet due to missing authorization checks in Rogue Wave JViews.

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-2015-8965?

CVE-2015-8965 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Rogue Wave JViews before 8.8 patch 21 and 8.9 before patch 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code that exists in the classpath, such as test code or administration code. The issue exists because the ilog.views.faces.IlvFacesController servlet in jviews-framework-all.jar does not require explicit configuration of servlets that can be called.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8965?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Data Integrator, Perforce Jviews.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8965?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8965 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-2015-8965 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8965 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-26gj-j48h-429f.