CVE-2015-1889

Name: CVE-2015-1889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-22T10:59:01.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1889 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Big SQL component in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0 through 3.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended HDFS data-access restrictions via (1) a crafted CREATE HADOOP TABLE statement referencing the data of an arbitrary user or (2) an import of a certain Hive table definition with the HCAT_SYNC_OBJECTS procedure.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Big SQL component in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights 3.0 through 3.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended HDFS data-access restrictions via (1) a crafted CREATE HADOOP TABLE statement referencing the data of an arbitrary user or (2) an import of a certain Hive table definition with the HCAT_SYNC_OBJECTS procedure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Biginsights	3.0.0.0
Ibm	Infosphere Biginsights	3.0.0.1
Ibm	Infosphere Biginsights	3.0.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1889?

How severe is CVE-2015-1889?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1889 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1889?

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Source: NVD / NIST