How severe is CVE-2015-5042?

CVE-2015-5042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-5042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5042?

CVE-2015-5042 primarily affects Ibm Emptoris Contract Management. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5042?

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-2015-5042 published?

CVE-2015-5042 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5042

CVE-2015-5042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Emptoris Contract Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Emptoris Contract Management
Published: 2016-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Emptoris Contract Management 9.5.0.x before 9.5.0.6 iFix15, 10.0.0.x and 10.0.1.x before 10.0.1.5 iFix5, 10.0.2.x before 10.0.2.7 iFix4, and 10.0.4.x before 10.0.4.0 iFix3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including a crafted Flash file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5042?: IBM Emptoris Contract Management 9.5.0.x before 9.5.0.6 iFix15, 10.0.0.x and 10.0.1.x before 10.0.1.5 iFix5, 10.0.2.x before 10.0.2.7 iFix4, and 10.0.4.x before 10.0.4.0 iFix3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by including a crafted Flash file.
How severe is CVE-2015-5042?: CVE-2015-5042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-5042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5042?: CVE-2015-5042 primarily affects Ibm Emptoris Contract Management. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5042?: 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-2015-5042 published?: CVE-2015-5042 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21973592

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:9.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:9.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:9.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:9.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:9.5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:9.5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:9.5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:emptoris_contract_management:10.0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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