How severe is CVE-2015-4988?

CVE-2015-4988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-4988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4988?

CVE-2015-4988 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4988?

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-2015-4988 published?

CVE-2015-4988 was published on 2016-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4988

CVE-2015-4988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience
Published: 2016-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the replay server in IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience before 8.7.1.8818, 8.8 before 8.8.0.9026, 9.0.0, 9.0.0A, 9.0.1 before 9.0.1.1083, 9.0.1A before 9.0.1.5073, 9.0.2 before 9.0.2.1095, and 9.0.2A before 9.0.2.5144 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4988?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the replay server in IBM Tealeaf Customer Experience before 8.7.1.8818, 8.8 before 8.8.0.9026, 9.0.0, 9.0.0A, 9.0.1 before 9.0.1.1083, 9.0.1A before 9.0.1.5073, 9.0.2 before 9.0.2.1095, and 9.0.2A before 9.0.2.5144 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-4988?: CVE-2015-4988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-4988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4988?: CVE-2015-4988 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Customer Experience. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4988?: 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-2015-4988 published?: CVE-2015-4988 was published on 2016-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21968868

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_customer_experience:9.0.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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