How severe is CVE-2015-1887?

CVE-2015-1887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1887?

CVE-2015-1887 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1887?

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

When was CVE-2015-1887 published?

CVE-2015-1887 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1887

CVE-2015-1887 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2015-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF17, and 8.5.0 before CF06 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive Java Content Repository (JCR) information via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1887?: IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF29, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.1 CF17, and 8.5.0 before CF06 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive Java Content Repository (JCR) information via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2015-1887?: CVE-2015-1887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1887?: CVE-2015-1887 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1887 published?: CVE-2015-1887 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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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