How severe is CVE-2015-1882?

CVE-2015-1882 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1882?

CVE-2015-1882 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1882?

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-2015-1882 published?

CVE-2015-1882 was published on 2015-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1882

CVE-2015-1882 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2015-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple race conditions in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5 Liberty Profile before 8.5.5.5 allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging thread conflicts that result in Java code execution outside the context of the configured EJB Run-as user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1882?: Multiple race conditions in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5 Liberty Profile before 8.5.5.5 allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging thread conflicts that result in Java code execution outside the context of the configured EJB Run-as user.
How severe is CVE-2015-1882?: CVE-2015-1882 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1882?: CVE-2015-1882 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1882?: 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-2015-1882 published?: CVE-2015-1882 was published on 2015-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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