Spectrum Scale
CVE-2015-7488
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.08%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.4 and 4.2.x before 4.2.0.1, in certain LDAP File protocol configurations, allows remote attackers to discover an LDAP password via unspecified vectors. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.4 and 4.2.x before 4.2.0.1, in certain LDAP File protocol configurations, allows remote attackers to discover an LDAP password via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Scale. Version information: before 4.1.1.4.
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AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.x before 4.1.1.4 and 4.2.x before 4.2.0.1, in certain LDAP File protocol configurations, allows remote attackers to discover an LDAP password via unspecified vectors.
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NVD
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EPSS
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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