CVE-2025-15395 Overview
IBM Jazz Foundation versions 7.0.3 through 7.0.3 iFix019 and 7.1.0 through 7.1.0 iFix005 contain an access control vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) that allows authenticated users to view or access resources and perform actions beyond their expected capability. This broken access control flaw enables horizontal or vertical privilege escalation within the Jazz Foundation platform.
Critical Impact
Authenticated users can bypass authorization controls to access restricted resources or perform unauthorized actions within the IBM Jazz Foundation collaborative development environment.
Affected Products
- IBM Jazz Foundation 7.0.3 through 7.0.3 iFix019
- IBM Jazz Foundation 7.1.0 through 7.1.0 iFix005
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-02-02 - CVE-2025-15395 published to NVD
- 2026-02-03 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-15395
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability stems from improper authorization checks (CWE-863) within IBM Jazz Foundation's access control mechanisms. When users authenticate to the Jazz Foundation platform, the application fails to properly validate whether the authenticated user has appropriate permissions to access certain resources or perform specific actions.
The network-accessible nature of this vulnerability means that any authenticated user with network access to the Jazz Foundation instance can potentially exploit this flaw. The low attack complexity indicates that no special conditions or sophisticated techniques are required—an attacker simply needs valid credentials and knowledge of the accessible endpoints or resources.
While the vulnerability does not directly impact confidentiality or system availability, it does allow unauthorized modification of data or system state, making it particularly concerning for organizations relying on Jazz Foundation for collaborative software development workflows where data integrity is critical.
Root Cause
The root cause of CVE-2025-15395 is Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863). The application fails to properly verify that authenticated users have the necessary permissions before granting access to protected resources or allowing certain operations. This typically occurs when authorization checks are missing, incomplete, or improperly implemented in the application's access control logic.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based, requiring the attacker to have low-privileged authenticated access to the IBM Jazz Foundation instance. The exploitation path involves:
- An attacker authenticates to the Jazz Foundation platform with valid credentials
- The attacker identifies resources or actions that should be restricted based on their role
- Due to missing or improper authorization checks, the attacker can access these restricted resources
- The attacker can view data, modify configurations, or perform actions beyond their assigned permissions
The vulnerability does not require user interaction, meaning exploitation can occur entirely through programmatic requests once the attacker has established an authenticated session.
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-15395
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual access patterns from low-privileged users accessing administrative or restricted resources
- Audit logs showing users accessing resources outside their normal scope of work
- Unexpected modifications to project configurations or data by unauthorized users
- Access attempts to restricted API endpoints from non-administrative accounts
Detection Strategies
- Monitor Jazz Foundation audit logs for access control violations and permission denied events that are subsequently bypassed
- Implement User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) to detect anomalous access patterns
- Review authentication logs for users accessing resources inconsistent with their assigned roles
- Deploy application-layer monitoring to track API calls and resource access patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable comprehensive audit logging within IBM Jazz Foundation
- Configure alerts for access attempts to sensitive resources by non-authorized users
- Implement centralized log collection and correlation for Jazz Foundation instances
- Regularly review access control configurations and user permission assignments
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-15395
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the latest security patches from IBM for Jazz Foundation versions 7.0.3 and 7.1.0
- Review and audit user permissions to ensure principle of least privilege is enforced
- Monitor access logs for any signs of unauthorized resource access
- Consider network segmentation to limit exposure of Jazz Foundation instances
Patch Information
IBM has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Organizations should upgrade to Jazz Foundation versions beyond 7.0.3 iFix019 (for the 7.0.3 branch) or 7.1.0 iFix005 (for the 7.1.0 branch). Detailed patch information and download instructions are available in the IBM Support Article.
Workarounds
- Implement additional network-level access controls to restrict who can reach the Jazz Foundation instance
- Review and tighten role-based access control (RBAC) configurations within Jazz Foundation
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to monitor and filter requests to sensitive endpoints
- Consider implementing additional authentication requirements for sensitive operations
# Review current Jazz Foundation version
# Navigate to Jazz Foundation administration console
# Check Help > About for current version and iFix level
# Compare against affected versions:
# - 7.0.3 through 7.0.3 iFix019
# - 7.1.0 through 7.1.0 iFix005
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