CVE-2015-1996

CVE-2015-1996 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Qradar Incident Forensics with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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

Description

IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 5 does not prevent caching of HTTPS responses, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive local-cache information by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1996?
IBM Security QRadar Incident Forensics 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 5 does not prevent caching of HTTPS responses, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive local-cache information by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2015-1996?
CVE-2015-1996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-1996 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1996?
CVE-2015-1996 primarily affects Ibm Security Qradar Incident Forensics. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1996?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1996 published?
CVE-2015-1996 was published on 2015-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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