CVE-2015-5013

Name: CVE-2015-5013
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-08T19:59:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5013 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The IBM Security Access Manager appliance includes configuration files that contain obfuscated plaintext-passwords which authenticated users can access.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IBM Security Access Manager appliance includes configuration files that contain obfuscated plaintext-passwords which authenticated users can access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Web 8.0 Firmware	All versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager For Mobile	All versions
Ibm	Security Access Manager 9.0 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993722Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96090Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037792Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993722Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96090Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037792Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5013?

The IBM Security Access Manager appliance includes configuration files that contain obfuscated plaintext-passwords which authenticated users can access.

How severe is CVE-2015-5013?

CVE-2015-5013 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5013?

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-2015-5013?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST