How severe is CVE-2015-1950?

CVE-2015-1950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1950?

CVE-2015-1950 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1950?

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

When was CVE-2015-1950 published?

CVE-2015-1950 was published on 2015-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1950

CVE-2015-1950 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powervc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Powervc
Published: 2015-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM PowerVC Standard Edition 1.2.2.1 through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for access to the Python interpreter with nova credentials, which allows KVM guest OS users to discover certain PowerVC credentials and bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified Python code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1950?: IBM PowerVC Standard Edition 1.2.2.1 through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for access to the Python interpreter with nova credentials, which allows KVM guest OS users to discover certain PowerVC credentials and bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified Python code.
How severe is CVE-2015-1950?: CVE-2015-1950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1950?: CVE-2015-1950 primarily affects Ibm Powervc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1950?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1950 published?: CVE-2015-1950 was published on 2015-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.2.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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