How severe is CVE-2015-0172?

CVE-2015-0172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-0172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0172?

CVE-2015-0172 primarily affects Ibm Security Siteprotector System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0172?

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

When was CVE-2015-0172 published?

CVE-2015-0172 was published on 2018-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0172

CVE-2015-0172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Siteprotector System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Security Siteprotector System
Published: 2018-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security SiteProtector System 3.0, 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and consequently execute unspecified commands and obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 100927.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0172?: IBM Security SiteProtector System 3.0, 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and consequently execute unspecified commands and obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors. IBM X-Force ID: 100927.
How severe is CVE-2015-0172?: CVE-2015-0172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-0172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0172?: CVE-2015-0172 primarily affects Ibm Security Siteprotector System. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0172 published?: CVE-2015-0172 was published on 2018-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21699472

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_siteprotector_system:3.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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