How severe is CVE-2015-1772?

CVE-2015-1772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2015-1772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1772?

CVE-2015-1772 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Biginsights. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1772?

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-2015-1772 published?

CVE-2015-1772 was published on 2015-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1772

CVE-2015-1772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Biginsights with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Biginsights
Published: 2015-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The LDAP implementation in HiveServer2 in Apache Hive before 1.0.1 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1, as used in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0, 3.0.0.1, and 3.0.0.2 and other products, mishandles simple unauthenticated and anonymous bind configurations, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted LDAP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1772?: The LDAP implementation in HiveServer2 in Apache Hive before 1.0.1 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1, as used in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0, 3.0.0.1, and 3.0.0.2 and other products, mishandles simple unauthenticated and anonymous bind configurations, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted LDAP request.
How severe is CVE-2015-1772?: CVE-2015-1772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2015-1772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1772?: CVE-2015-1772 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Biginsights. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1772?: 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-2015-1772 published?: CVE-2015-1772 was published on 2015-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_biginsights:3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_biginsights:3.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_biginsights:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:hive:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:hive:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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