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CVE-2015-5004

4.0 · MEDIUM

The Edge Component Caching Proxy in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 before 8.0.0.12 and 8.5 before 8.5.5.8 does not properly encrypt data, which allows remote authenticated users to obta…

Published Dec 15, 2015ibmCWE-200EPSS 1.10%

Overview

CVE-2015-5004 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on December 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Edge Component Caching Proxy in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 before 8.0.0.12 and 8.5 before 8.5.5.8 does not properly encrypt data, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5004?

CVE-2015-5004 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on December 15, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-5004?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5004?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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