# CVE-2015-1927: The default configuration of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.11, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.6 has

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-07-14 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The default configuration of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.39, 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.11, and 8.5 before 8.5.5.6 has a false value for the com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowServeServletsByClassname WebContainer property, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963275
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959083
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI31622
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75486
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033383

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