How severe is CVE-2015-1937?

CVE-2015-1937 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1937 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1937?

CVE-2015-1937 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1937?

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-2015-1937 published?

CVE-2015-1937 was published on 2015-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1937

CVE-2015-1937 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powervc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Powervc
Published: 2015-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerVC 1.2.0.x through 1.2.0.4, 1.2.1.x through 1.2.1.2, and 1.2.2.x through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for the ceilometer NoSQL database, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary database records, and consequently obtain administrator privileges, via a session on port 27017.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1937?: IBM PowerVC 1.2.0.x through 1.2.0.4, 1.2.1.x through 1.2.1.2, and 1.2.2.x through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for the ceilometer NoSQL database, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary database records, and consequently obtain administrator privileges, via a session on port 27017.
How severe is CVE-2015-1937?: CVE-2015-1937 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1937 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1937?: CVE-2015-1937 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1937?: 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-2015-1937 published?: CVE-2015-1937 was published on 2015-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.3:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.3:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.4:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.4:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.1.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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