How severe is CVE-2015-1974?

CVE-2015-1974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1974?

CVE-2015-1974 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1974?

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

When was CVE-2015-1974 published?

CVE-2015-1974 was published on 2015-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1974

CVE-2015-1974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2015-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web administration tool in IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, 6.3 before iFix 37, 6.3.1 before iFix 11, and 6.4 before iFix 2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended command restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1974?: The web administration tool in IBM Tivoli Security Directory Server 6.0 before iFix 75, 6.1 before iFix 68, 6.2 before iFix 44, 6.3 before iFix 37, 6.3.1 before iFix 11, and 6.4 before iFix 2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended command restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-1974?: CVE-2015-1974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1974?: CVE-2015-1974 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1974 published?: CVE-2015-1974 was published on 2015-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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