How severe is CVE-2015-0517?

CVE-2015-0517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0517?

CVE-2015-0517 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-2015-0517?

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

When was CVE-2015-0517 published?

CVE-2015-0517 was published on 2015-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0517

CVE-2015-0517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Documentum D2 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Emc Documentum D2
Published: 2015-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The D2-API component in EMC Documentum D2 3.1 through SP1, 4.0 and 4.1 before 4.1 P22, and 4.2 before P11 places the MD5 hash of an encryption passphrase in log files, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0517?: The D2-API component in EMC Documentum D2 3.1 through SP1, 4.0 and 4.1 before 4.1 P22, and 4.2 before P11 places the MD5 hash of an encryption passphrase in log files, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.
How severe is CVE-2015-0517?: CVE-2015-0517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0517?: CVE-2015-0517 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-2015-0517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0517 published?: CVE-2015-0517 was published on 2015-02-14 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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