CVE-2015-7461: ibm connections Resource Management Errors
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 20-03-2018Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-7461 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Resource Management Errors vulnerability in ibm connections. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.23%
0%100%
Low · -0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-03-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM Connections 3.0.1.1 and earlier, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 before CR4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 108357.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
69%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.02 pp
From 1.25% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-399Resource Management ErrorsWeaknesses in this category are related to improper management of system resources.
- CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity ReferenceThe product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- connections≤ 3.0.1.1 | 4.0.0.0 | 4.5.0.0 | 5.0.0.0
1 vendor · 1 product