How severe is CVE-2015-8965?

CVE-2015-8965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-8965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8965?

CVE-2015-8965 primarily affects Perforce Jviews. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-8965 published?

CVE-2015-8965 was published on 2017-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8965

CVE-2015-8965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Perforce Jviews with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Perforce Jviews
Published: 2017-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rogue Wave JViews before 8.8 patch 21 and 8.9 before patch 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code that exists in the classpath, such as test code or administration code. The issue exists because the ilog.views.faces.IlvFacesController servlet in jviews-framework-all.jar does not require explicit configuration of servlets that can be called.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8965?: Rogue Wave JViews before 8.8 patch 21 and 8.9 before patch 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code that exists in the classpath, such as test code or administration code. The issue exists because the ilog.views.faces.IlvFacesController servlet in jviews-framework-all.jar does not require explicit configuration of servlets that can be called.
How severe is CVE-2015-8965?: CVE-2015-8965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-8965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8965?: CVE-2015-8965 primarily affects Perforce Jviews. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-8965 published?: CVE-2015-8965 was published on 2017-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:perforce:jviews:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perforce:jviews:8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:data_integrator:12.2.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:data_integrator:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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