CVE-2015-1961

Name: CVE-2015-1961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-13T16:59:00.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The REST API in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.3, 8.5.0 through 8.5.0.1, 8.5.5 through 8.5.5.0, and 8.5.6 through 8.5.6.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the server via an unspecified API call.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The REST API in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.3, 8.5.0 through 8.5.0.1, 8.5.5 through 8.5.5.0, and 8.5.6 through 8.5.6.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the server via an unspecified API call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.0.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.1.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	7.5.1.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.0.1.3
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.1
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.5.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.6.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR53356Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959052Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75536
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032972
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR53356Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959052Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75536
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032972

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1961?

How severe is CVE-2015-1961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1961?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST