How severe is CVE-2015-0518?

CVE-2015-0518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0518?

CVE-2015-0518 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-2015-0518?

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

When was CVE-2015-0518 published?

CVE-2015-0518 was published on 2015-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0518

CVE-2015-0518 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Documentum D2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Documentum D2
Published: 2015-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Properties service in the D2FS web-service component in EMC Documentum D2 3.1 through SP1, 4.0 and 4.1 before 4.1 P22, and 4.2 before P11 allows remote authenticated users to obtain superuser privileges via an unspecified method call that modifies group permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0518?: The Properties service in the D2FS web-service component in EMC Documentum D2 3.1 through SP1, 4.0 and 4.1 before 4.1 P22, and 4.2 before P11 allows remote authenticated users to obtain superuser privileges via an unspecified method call that modifies group permissions.
How severe is CVE-2015-0518?: CVE-2015-0518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0518?: CVE-2015-0518 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-2015-0518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0518 published?: CVE-2015-0518 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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