Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injectionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2015-7461
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:connections:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-7461
0.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 57 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-7461
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.0
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2.9
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NIST | |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-7461
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-7461
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/108357
IBM Connections denial of service CVE-2015-7461 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21980518
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM Connections Security Refresh for CVE-2015-7458, CVE-2015-7459,CVE-2015-7460, CVE-2015-7461Patch;Vendor Advisory
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