How severe is CVE-2015-7408?

CVE-2015-7408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-7408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7408?

CVE-2015-7408 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7408?

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

When was CVE-2015-7408 published?

CVE-2015-7408 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7408

CVE-2015-7408 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager
Published: 2016-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The server in IBM Spectrum Protect (aka Tivoli Storage Manager) 5.5 and 6.x before 6.3.5.1 and 7.x before 7.1.4 does not properly restrict use of the ASNODENAME option, which allows remote attackers to read or write to backup data by leveraging proxy authority.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7408?: The server in IBM Spectrum Protect (aka Tivoli Storage Manager) 5.5 and 6.x before 6.3.5.1 and 7.x before 7.1.4 does not properly restrict use of the ASNODENAME option, which allows remote attackers to read or write to backup data by leveraging proxy authority.
How severe is CVE-2015-7408?: CVE-2015-7408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-7408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7408?: CVE-2015-7408 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Storage Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7408 published?: CVE-2015-7408 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:5.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:6.3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_storage_manager:7.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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