How severe is CVE-2015-1889?

CVE-2015-1889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1889?

CVE-2015-1889 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Biginsights. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1889?

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

When was CVE-2015-1889 published?

CVE-2015-1889 was published on 2015-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1889

CVE-2015-1889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Biginsights with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Biginsights
Published: 2015-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Big SQL component in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0 through 3.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended HDFS data-access restrictions via (1) a crafted CREATE HADOOP TABLE statement referencing the data of an arbitrary user or (2) an import of a certain Hive table definition with the HCAT_SYNC_OBJECTS procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1889?: The Big SQL component in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0 through 3.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended HDFS data-access restrictions via (1) a crafted CREATE HADOOP TABLE statement referencing the data of an arbitrary user or (2) an import of a certain Hive table definition with the HCAT_SYNC_OBJECTS procedure.
How severe is CVE-2015-1889?: CVE-2015-1889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1889?: CVE-2015-1889 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Biginsights. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1889 published?: CVE-2015-1889 was published on 2015-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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