How severe is CVE-2014-2515?

CVE-2014-2515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2515?

CVE-2014-2515 primarily affects Emc Documentum D2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2515 published?

CVE-2014-2515 was published on 2014-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2515

CVE-2014-2515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Documentum D2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Documentum D2
Published: 2014-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Documentum D2 3.1 before P24, 3.1SP1 before P02, 4.0 before P11, 4.1 before P16, and 4.2 before P05 does not properly restrict tickets provided by D2GetAdminTicketMethod and D2RefreshCacheMethod, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a request for a superuser ticket.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2515?: EMC Documentum D2 3.1 before P24, 3.1SP1 before P02, 4.0 before P11, 4.1 before P16, and 4.2 before P05 does not properly restrict tickets provided by D2GetAdminTicketMethod and D2RefreshCacheMethod, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a request for a superuser ticket.
How severe is CVE-2014-2515?: CVE-2014-2515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2515?: CVE-2014-2515 primarily affects Emc Documentum D2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2515 published?: CVE-2014-2515 was published on 2014-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_d2:3.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_d2:3.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_d2:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_d2:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:documentum_d2:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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