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Is CVE-2015-7450 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 10 Jan 2022

Gociux · IBM WebSphere Application Server and Server Hypervisor Edition · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2015-7450, IBM WebSphere Application Server and Server Hypervisor Edition Code Injection., is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Jan 2022, 2200 days after it was published. It affects IBM WebSphere Application Server and Server Hypervisor Edition. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 10 Jan 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due10 Jul 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT infrastructure, and mobile and social products allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands

VendorIBM (9 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductWebSphere Application Server and Server Hypervisor Edition
VulnerabilityIBM WebSphere Application Server and Server Hypervisor Edition Code Injection.
WeaknessCWE-94
Published2 Jan 2016
Added to KEV10 Jan 2022
Reported by (CNA)ibm

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for WebSphere Application Server and Server Hypervisor Edition in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited IBM CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 2 Jan 2016.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for IBM.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2015-7450 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2015-7450 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Jan 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2015-7450 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7450?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check IBM's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected WebSphere Application Server and Server Hypervisor Edition and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in January 2022 · IBM scorecard · act-now radar.

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