How severe is CVE-2015-5017?

CVE-2015-5017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-5017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5017?

CVE-2015-5017 primarily affects Ibm Change And Configuration Management Database. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5017?

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

When was CVE-2015-5017 published?

CVE-2015-5017 was published on 2016-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5017

CVE-2015-5017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Change And Configuration Management Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Change And Configuration Management Database
Published: 2016-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13, 7.5.0 before 7.5.0.8 IFIX005, and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.2 IFIX002; Maximo Asset Management 7.5.0 before 7.5.0.8 IFIX005, 7.5.1, and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.2 IFIX002 for SmartCloud Control Desk; and Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13 and 7.2 for Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT and certain other products allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and establish a login session by entering an expired password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5017?: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13, 7.5.0 before 7.5.0.8 IFIX005, and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.2 IFIX002; Maximo Asset Management 7.5.0 before 7.5.0.8 IFIX005, 7.5.1, and 7.6.0 before 7.6.0.2 IFIX002 for SmartCloud Control Desk; and Maximo Asset Management 7.1 through 7.1.1.13 and 7.2 for Tivoli IT Asset Management for IT and certain other products allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and establish a login session by entering an expired password.
How severe is CVE-2015-5017?: CVE-2015-5017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-5017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5017?: CVE-2015-5017 primarily affects Ibm Change And Configuration Management Database. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5017 published?: CVE-2015-5017 was published on 2016-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969052

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:change_and_configuration_management_database:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:change_and_configuration_management_database:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management_essentials:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management_essentials:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_energy_optimization:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_government:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_government:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_life_sciences:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_life_sciences:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_life_sciences:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_nuclear_power:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_nuclear_power:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_oil_and_gas:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_oil_and_gas:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_transportation:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_utilities:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_utilities:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:smartcloud_control_desk:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:smartcloud_control_desk:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_asset_management_for_it:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_asset_management_for_it:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_service_request_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_service_request_manager:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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