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Websphere Application Server CVE-2015-5004

MEDIUM
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2015-12-15 psirt@us.ibm.com
IBM Information Disclosure Websphere Application Server
4.0
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Dec 15, 2015 - 05:59 cve.org
MEDIUM 4.0

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. 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. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server. Version information: before 8.0.0.12.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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