Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM DataPower Gateway could send some cookies without the Secure flag. In environments where HTTP is reachable, those cookies may be exposed to interception, potentially weakening session confidentiality. The public record does not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize based on whether DataPower is internet-facing, handles sensitive sessions, or still permits HTTP. Because the CVE is old and exploitation evidence is absent here, remediation should be risk-based but not ignored.
Technical view
CVE-2015-7427 affects IBM DataPower Gateway firmware 6.x, 6.0.1.x, 7.x, 7.1.0.x, and 7.2.x before listed fixed versions. Unspecified cookies in HTTPS sessions lack the Secure attribute, making HTTP transmission interception easier.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running affected IBM DataPower Gateway firmware and allowing conditions where cookies can traverse HTTP. Exact affected cookie scope is unspecified in the source bundle.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described attack context is remote interception of cookie transmission within an HTTP session caused by missing Secure cookie flags.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CWE, named cookie details, and exploit evidence. Validate exposure carefully in the target environment and avoid assuming session takeover without confirming what cookies are affected and where HTTP transmission can occur.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory IBM DataPower Gateway firmware versions in production and non-production environments.
- Upgrade affected firmware to IBM-listed fixed versions or later.
- Review IBM advisory IT10279 and related vendor guidance before scheduling changes.
- Reduce or remove HTTP exposure where operationally possible.
- Verify HTTPS-only behavior for administrative and application-facing sessions.
Validation and detection
- Compare appliance firmware against the fixed version thresholds in the CVE record.
- Check whether session cookies include the Secure attribute during authorized testing.
- Confirm HTTP listeners and redirects align with intended architecture.
- Review change records for successful IBM firmware remediation.
- Document any compensating controls if firmware cannot be upgraded immediately.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- IT10279CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_AIXAPAR
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21969342CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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