How severe is CVE-2015-4930?

CVE-2015-4930 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-4930 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-2015-4930?

CVE-2015-4930 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4930?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-4930 published?

CVE-2015-4930 was published on 2015-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4930

CVE-2015-4930 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager
Published: 2015-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 MR2 before Patch 11 IF02 and 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by leveraging admin access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4930?: IBM QRadar SIEM 7.1 MR2 before Patch 11 IF02 and 7.2.x before 7.2.5 Patch 4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by leveraging admin access.
How severe is CVE-2015-4930?: CVE-2015-4930 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-4930 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-2015-4930?: CVE-2015-4930 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4930?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-4930 published?: CVE-2015-4930 was published on 2015-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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