How severe is CVE-2015-7461?

CVE-2015-7461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7461?

CVE-2015-7461 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7461?

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

When was CVE-2015-7461 published?

CVE-2015-7461 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7461

CVE-2015-7461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Connections with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Connections
Published: 2018-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM Connections 3.0.1.1 and earlier, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 before CR4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 108357.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7461?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM Connections 3.0.1.1 and earlier, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 before CR4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 108357.
How severe is CVE-2015-7461?: CVE-2015-7461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7461?: CVE-2015-7461 primarily affects Ibm Connections. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7461 published?: CVE-2015-7461 was published on 2018-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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