How severe is CVE-2015-7817?

CVE-2015-7817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-7817 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7817?

CVE-2015-7817 primarily affects Ibm System Networking Switch Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7817?

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-2015-7817 published?

CVE-2015-7817 was published on 2015-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7817

CVE-2015-7817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm System Networking Switch Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Ibm System Networking Switch Center
Published: 2015-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Race condition in the administration-panel web service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain privileged-account access, and consequently provide FileReader.jsp input containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary text files, via a request to port 40080 or 40443.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7817?: Race condition in the administration-panel web service in IBM System Networking Switch Center (SNSC) before 7.3.1.5 and Lenovo Switch Center before 8.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain privileged-account access, and consequently provide FileReader.jsp input containing directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary text files, via a request to port 40080 or 40443.
How severe is CVE-2015-7817?: CVE-2015-7817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-7817 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7817?: CVE-2015-7817 primarily affects Ibm System Networking Switch Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7817?: 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-2015-7817 published?: CVE-2015-7817 was published on 2015-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:system_networking_switch_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:switch_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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