CVE-2015-5463
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAxiomSL's Axiom java applet module (used for editing uploaded Excel files and associated Java RMI services) 9.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) access data of other basic users through arbitrary SQL commands, (2) perform a horizontal and vertical privilege escalation, (3) cause a Denial of Service on global application, or (4) write/read/delete arbitrary files on server hosting the application.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceAxiomSL's Axiom Java applet module (versions 9.5.3 and earlier) used for editing uploaded Excel files contains critical vulnerabilities in its Java RMI services. Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands to access other users' data, perform horizontal and vertical privilege escalation, cause denial of service, and most critically, write/read/delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the application.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 9.5.3CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify if AxiomSL Axiom is installedCheck for AxiomSL Axiom installation directories, services, or applications on the server. Common locations include C:\Program Files\AxiomSL or /opt/axiomsl on Windows or Linux systems respectively. Also check for running processes named 'Axiom' or related Java processes.Affected if AxiomSL Axiom software is found on the system
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Determine the installed version of AxiomSL AxiomLocate version information in the application's installation directory, typically in a version.txt, about.ini, or manifest file. Also check the Windows Registry or Linux package management system if installed via installer.Affected if The installed version is 9.5.3 or earlier
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Verify if the Java applet module is enabledCheck the Axiom application configuration files for the Java applet module settings, typically in config.xml, app.properties, or similar configuration files within the Axiom installation directory. Look for references to 'applet', 'Excel editing', or 'Java RMI' functionality.Affected if The Java applet module for Excel file editing is enabled in the configuration
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Check if Java RMI services are network-accessibleReview network configuration, firewall rules, or Axiom's service binding settings to determine if Java RMI ports (typically dynamic or configured in the application) are exposed to the network or accessible from untrusted networks.Affected if Java RMI services are exposed to the network without proper access restrictions
A user is affected if AxiomSL Axiom version 9.5.3 or earlier is installed with the Java applet module enabled and its RMI services are accessible.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUpgrade AxiomSL Axiom to a version beyond 9.5.3, restrict network access to Java RMI services, implement strict input validation, and apply least-privilege database access controls.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2015-5463 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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