How severe is CVE-2015-1909?

CVE-2015-1909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1909 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1909?

CVE-2015-1909 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1909?

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

When was CVE-2015-1909 published?

CVE-2015-1909 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1909

CVE-2015-1909 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server 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: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server
Published: 2015-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XML parser in the Reference Data Management component in the server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management (MDM) 10.1 before IF1, 11.0 before FP3, 11.3, and 11.4 before FP2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and consequently obtain administrative access, via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1909?: The XML parser in the Reference Data Management component in the server in IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management (MDM) 10.1 before IF1, 11.0 before FP3, 11.3, and 11.4 before FP2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and consequently obtain administrative access, via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2015-1909?: CVE-2015-1909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1909 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1909?: CVE-2015-1909 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Master Data Management Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1909?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1909 published?: CVE-2015-1909 was published on 2015-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21700754

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_master_data_management_server:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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