How severe is CVE-2015-0516?

CVE-2015-0516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0516?

CVE-2015-0516 primarily affects Emc Vipr Srm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0516?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-0516 published?

CVE-2015-0516 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0516

CVE-2015-0516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Vipr Srm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Emc Vipr Srm
Published: 2015-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in EMC M&R (aka Watch4Net) before 6.5u1 and ViPR SRM before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0516?: Directory traversal vulnerability in EMC M&R (aka Watch4Net) before 6.5u1 and ViPR SRM before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2015-0516?: CVE-2015-0516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0516?: CVE-2015-0516 primarily affects Emc Vipr Srm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0516 published?: CVE-2015-0516 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:vipr_srm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:watch4net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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