How severe is CVE-2015-6940?

CVE-2015-6940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6940 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-2015-6940?

CVE-2015-6940 primarily affects Pentaho Data Integration. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6940?

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

When was CVE-2015-6940 published?

CVE-2015-6940 was published on 2015-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6940

CVE-2015-6940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pentaho Data Integration with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Pentaho Data Integration
Published: 2015-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GetResource servlet in Pentaho Business Analytics (BA) Suite 4.5.x, 4.8.x, and 5.0.x through 5.2.x and Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) Suite 4.3.x, 4.4.x, and 5.0.x through 5.2.x does not restrict access to files in the pentaho-solutions/system folder, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords and other sensitive information via a file name in the resource parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6940?: The GetResource servlet in Pentaho Business Analytics (BA) Suite 4.5.x, 4.8.x, and 5.0.x through 5.2.x and Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) Suite 4.3.x, 4.4.x, and 5.0.x through 5.2.x does not restrict access to files in the pentaho-solutions/system folder, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords and other sensitive information via a file name in the resource parameter.
How severe is CVE-2015-6940?: CVE-2015-6940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6940 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-2015-6940?: CVE-2015-6940 primarily affects Pentaho Data Integration. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6940 published?: CVE-2015-6940 was published on 2015-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:data_integration:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:data_integration:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:data_integration:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:data_integration:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:data_integration:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:business_analytics:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:business_analytics:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:business_analytics:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:business_analytics:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pentaho:business_analytics:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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