How severe is CVE-2015-5021?

CVE-2015-5021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5021?

CVE-2015-5021 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5021?

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

When was CVE-2015-5021 published?

CVE-2015-5021 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5021

CVE-2015-5021 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2015-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3 and 11.5 allows remote authenticated DataStage users to bypass intended job-execution restrictions or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5021?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3 and 11.5 allows remote authenticated DataStage users to bypass intended job-execution restrictions or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5021?: CVE-2015-5021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5021?: CVE-2015-5021 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5021 published?: CVE-2015-5021 was published on 2015-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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