How severe is CVE-2015-0529?

CVE-2015-0529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0529?

CVE-2015-0529 affects Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0529?

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

When was CVE-2015-0529 published?

CVE-2015-0529 was published on 2015-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0529

CVE-2015-0529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance
Published: 2015-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC PowerPath Virtual Appliance (aka vApp) before 2.0 has default passwords for the (1) emcupdate and (2) svcuser accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a login session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0529?: EMC PowerPath Virtual Appliance (aka vApp) before 2.0 has default passwords for the (1) emcupdate and (2) svcuser accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a login session.
How severe is CVE-2015-0529?: CVE-2015-0529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0529?: CVE-2015-0529 affects Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0529 published?: CVE-2015-0529 was published on 2015-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:powerpath_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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