How severe is CVE-2015-0171?

CVE-2015-0171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0171?

CVE-2015-0171 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-2015-0171?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0171 published?

CVE-2015-0171 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0171

CVE-2015-0171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Siteprotector System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Security Siteprotector System
Published: 2015-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in 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 write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0171?: Directory traversal vulnerability in 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 write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0171?: CVE-2015-0171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0171?: CVE-2015-0171 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-2015-0171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0171 published?: CVE-2015-0171 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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