CVE-2015-7450
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 97.66%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7450 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the InvokerTransformer class in the Apache Commons Collections library.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 97.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the InvokerTransformer class in the Apache Commons Collections library.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Sterling B2b Integrator | 5.2 |
| Ibm | Sterling Integrator | 5.1 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 2.1 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 2.1.1 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 2.1.1.2 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 3.1 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 3.1.0.1 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 3.1.0.2 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 3.1.2 |
| Ibm | Tivoli Common Reporting | 3.1.2.1 |
| Ibm | Watson Content Analytics | >= 3.0, <= 3.0.0.6 |
| Ibm | Watson Content Analytics | >= 3.5, <= 3.5.0.3 |
| Ibm | Watson Explorer Analytical Components | >= 10.0, <= 10.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Watson Explorer Analytical Components | 11.0 |
| Ibm | Watson Explorer Annotation Administration Console | >= 10.0, <= 10.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Watson Explorer Annotation Administration Console | 11.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 7.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | 8.5.5.5 |
References
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21970575Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971342Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971376Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971758Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21972799Vendor Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77653Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035125Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41613/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21970575Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971342Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971376Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21971758Vendor Advisory
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21972799Vendor Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77653Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035125Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41613/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-7450US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7450?
Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the InvokerTransformer class in the Apache Commons Collections library.
How severe is CVE-2015-7450?
CVE-2015-7450 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 97.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7450?
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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