How severe is CVE-2015-5005?

CVE-2015-5005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5005?

CVE-2015-5005 affects Ibm Powerha System Mirror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5005?

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-2015-5005 published?

CVE-2015-5005 was published on 2015-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5005

CVE-2015-5005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powerha System Mirror with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Powerha System Mirror
Published: 2015-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CSPOC in IBM PowerHA SystemMirror on AIX 6.1 and 7.1 allows remote authenticated users to perform an "su root" action by leveraging presence on the cluster-wide password-change list.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5005?: CSPOC in IBM PowerHA SystemMirror on AIX 6.1 and 7.1 allows remote authenticated users to perform an "su root" action by leveraging presence on the cluster-wide password-change list.
How severe is CVE-2015-5005?: CVE-2015-5005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5005?: CVE-2015-5005 affects Ibm Powerha System Mirror. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5005?: 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-2015-5005 published?: CVE-2015-5005 was published on 2015-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerha_system_mirror:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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