How severe is CVE-2015-0160?

CVE-2015-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0160?

CVE-2015-0160 primarily affects Ibm Security Siteprotector System. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-0160 published?

CVE-2015-0160 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0160

CVE-2015-0160 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Siteprotector System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Security Siteprotector System
Published: 2015-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security SiteProtector System 3.0 before 3.0.0.7, 3.1 before 3.1.0.4, and 3.1.1 before 3.1.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0160?: IBM Security SiteProtector System 3.0 before 3.0.0.7, 3.1 before 3.1.0.4, and 3.1.1 before 3.1.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0160?: CVE-2015-0160 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0160?: CVE-2015-0160 primarily affects Ibm Security Siteprotector System. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0160 published?: CVE-2015-0160 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21699470

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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