CVE-2015-4940

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Apache Ambari before 2.1, as used in IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.x before 4.1, stores a cleartext BigSheets password in a configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 30.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 8, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (4)

psirt@ushttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969202
psirt@ushttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034102
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969202
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034102

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2015-4940?

CVE-2015-4940 is a none vulnerability published on November 8, 2015. Apache Ambari before 2.1, as used in IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.x before 4.1, stores a cleartext BigSheets password in a configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

When was CVE-2015-4940 disclosed?

CVE-2015-4940 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 8, 2015, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-4940 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-4940 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 30.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2015-4940?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-4940, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-4940

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