How severe is CVE-2015-1886?

CVE-2015-1886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1886 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1886?

CVE-2015-1886 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1886?

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-2015-1886 published?

CVE-2015-1886 was published on 2015-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1886

CVE-2015-1886 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2015-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Remote Document Conversion Service (DCS) in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF16, and 8.5.0 through CF05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1886?: The Remote Document Conversion Service (DCS) in IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF16, and 8.5.0 through CF05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2015-1886?: CVE-2015-1886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1886 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1886?: CVE-2015-1886 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1886?: 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-2015-1886 published?: CVE-2015-1886 was published on 2015-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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