CVE-2015-5011

Name: CVE-2015-5011
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-26T02:59:02.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5011 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Message Broker 8 before 8.0.0.6 and Integration Bus 9 before 9.0.0.4 do not check authorization for MQSISTARTMSGFLOW and MQSISTOPMSGFLOW commands, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and start or stop a service, by issuing a command.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Message Broker 8 before 8.0.0.6 and Integration Bus 9 before 9.0.0.4 do not check authorization for MQSISTARTMSGFLOW and MQSISTOPMSGFLOW commands, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and start or stop a service, by issuing a command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	8.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	8.0.0.3
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	8.0.0.4
Ibm	Websphere Message Broker	8.0.0.5
Ibm	Integration Bus	9.0
Ibm	Integration Bus	9.0.0.1
Ibm	Integration Bus	9.0.0.2
Ibm	Integration Bus	9.0.0.3

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI28139Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21967265Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI28139Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21967265Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5011?

How severe is CVE-2015-5011?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5011 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5011?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-5011?

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Source: NVD / NIST