How severe is CVE-2015-1927?

CVE-2015-1927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1927?

CVE-2015-1927 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1927?

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

When was CVE-2015-1927 published?

CVE-2015-1927 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1927

CVE-2015-1927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2015-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The default configuration of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.11, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.6 has a false value for the com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowServeServletsByClassname WebContainer property, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1927?: The default configuration of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.11, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.6 has a false value for the com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowServeServletsByClassname WebContainer property, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1927?: CVE-2015-1927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1927?: CVE-2015-1927 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1927?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1927 published?: CVE-2015-1927 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (54)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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