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7.5

IBM PowerVC allows unauthenticated access to Ceilometer database

CVE-2015-1937 · published 11 years ago
Summary

Versions 1.2.0.x through 1.2.0.4, 1.2.1.x through 1.2.1.2, and 1.2.2.x through 1.2.2.2 of IBM PowerVC do not require a login to reach the Ceilometer NoSQL database on port 27017. This lets anyone on the network read or change the stored data and potentially gain full administrative rights. Protect the system by restricting network access to that port and applying the required configuration or patch from IBM.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm powervc 1.2.0.0
1.2.0.1
1.2.0.2
1.2.0.3
1.2.0.4
1.2.1.0
1.2.1.1
1.2.1.2
1.2.2.0
1.2.2.1
1.2.2.2
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervc:1.2.0.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM PowerVC 1.2.0.x through 1.2.0.4, 1.2.1.x through 1.2.1.2, and 1.2.2.x through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for the ceilometer NoSQL database, which allows remote attackers to read or...
IBM PowerVC 1.2.0.x through 1.2.0.4, 1.2.1.x through 1.2.1.2, and 1.2.2.x through 1.2.2.2 does not require authentication for the ceilometer NoSQL database, which allows remote attackers to read or write to arbitrary database records, and consequently obtain administrator privileges, via a session on port 27017.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published30 May 2015
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-1937 · NVD
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