How severe is CVE-2015-5011?

CVE-2015-5011 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2015-5011 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-2015-5011?

CVE-2015-5011 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5011?

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

When was CVE-2015-5011 published?

CVE-2015-5011 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5011

CVE-2015-5011 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Message Broker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Message Broker
Published: 2015-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Message Broker 8 before 8.0.0.6 and Integration Bus 9 before 9.0.0.4 do not check authorization for MQSISTARTMSGFLOW and MQSISTOPMSGFLOW commands, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and start or stop a service, by issuing a command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5011?: IBM WebSphere Message Broker 8 before 8.0.0.6 and Integration Bus 9 before 9.0.0.4 do not check authorization for MQSISTARTMSGFLOW and MQSISTOPMSGFLOW commands, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and start or stop a service, by issuing a command.
How severe is CVE-2015-5011?: CVE-2015-5011 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2015-5011 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-2015-5011?: CVE-2015-5011 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5011?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5011 published?: CVE-2015-5011 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus:9.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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