How severe is CVE-2015-0523?

CVE-2015-0523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-0523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0523?

CVE-2015-0523 primarily affects Emc Rsa Certificate Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0523?

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-2015-0523 published?

CVE-2015-0523 was published on 2015-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0523

CVE-2015-0523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Rsa Certificate Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emc Rsa Certificate Manager
Published: 2015-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC RSA Certificate Manager (RCM) before 6.9 build 558 and RSA Registration Manager (RRM) before 6.9 build 558 allow remote attackers to cause an Administration Server denial of service via an invalid MIME e-mail message with a multipart/* Content-Type header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0523?: EMC RSA Certificate Manager (RCM) before 6.9 build 558 and RSA Registration Manager (RRM) before 6.9 build 558 allow remote attackers to cause an Administration Server denial of service via an invalid MIME e-mail message with a multipart/* Content-Type header.
How severe is CVE-2015-0523?: CVE-2015-0523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-0523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0523?: CVE-2015-0523 primarily affects Emc Rsa Certificate Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0523?: 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-2015-0523 published?: CVE-2015-0523 was published on 2015-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_certificate_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_registration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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