How severe is CVE-2015-0531?

CVE-2015-0531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-0531 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-2015-0531?

CVE-2015-0531 affects Emc Sourceone Email Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0531?

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

When was CVE-2015-0531 published?

CVE-2015-0531 was published on 2015-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0531

CVE-2015-0531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Sourceone Email Management 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Emc Sourceone Email Management
Published: 2015-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC SourceOne Email Management before 7.2 does not have a lockout mechanism for invalid login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0531?: EMC SourceOne Email Management before 7.2 does not have a lockout mechanism for invalid login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-0531?: CVE-2015-0531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0531 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-2015-0531?: CVE-2015-0531 affects Emc Sourceone Email Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0531 published?: CVE-2015-0531 was published on 2015-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:sourceone_email_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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